Reply #24: It's easy for me to say no now that my kids are grown.

[Still Blue in PDX]

My kids always knew I would spank them if I needed to, so I didn't need to more than once with two out of four kids and none with the other two. I asked them if they felt abused, and they ALL said they probably needed it far more than they got it.

I remember "getting a licking" with a yardstick, and it did not scar me for life. Even with the ceremonial run-up to it (going into the bedroom and assuming the position), It was over quicker and hurt a lot less than my mom losing her temper and asking me if I was standing behind the door when God was passing out brains.