[lilylangtree]

I was spanked by my parents to keep me in line. I spanked my son either with my hand or the wooden "spanking spoon." We're both doing fine. BTW, the phrase "spare the rod and spoil the child" is biblical. Remember reading it there possibly in Proverbs.

[BSunday]

It actually says Whoever spareth the rod hateth his son.: Also there is another proverb which goes something like "Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of correction will drive it far from him".

[adaven]

...with my hand or the wooden "spanking spoon."

Ooooh... I remember The Spanking Spoon And yes, I deserved it every time. Sorry Mom. ;-)

[SauronOfMordor]

BTW, the phrase "spare the rod and spoil the child" is biblical. Remember reading it there possibly in Proverbs.

In Proverbs multiple times, but not in that precise wording:

10:13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

13:24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

22:15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

23:13 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.

23:14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.

26:3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.

29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

Note: in Biblical usage a "fool" is someone without moral sense, not just an unintelligent person