That may be true in some cases but not all. A good parent tells you why you are getting disciplined and hits you only in the butt. There's a difference between abusive adult actions vs lovingly applied discipline. Therein lies the distinction.
GOODNITE ALL.
I disagree with the “rear end” thing. Yes, it’s best, but I see no problem hitting elsewhere. Especially when it is IMMEDIATELY needed, a rear end is not always convenient. Part of discipline is the swiftness as well as the firmness. The lack of “speedy trials” is an example of how we are failing in our society to emphasize the seriousness of crime these days by delaying everything, including the death penalty. Drawing it out gives more time and makes those “punished” think it’s not really a big deal - after all, they have time to think about other things!
Anyone who complains I ask them to check out animal mothers. Horses and dogs will bite (nip) and horses kick, I just watched the other day a younger deer get thumped on the back with a hoof just for being in the way.