I was spanked as a child and into my teenage years. My parents, grand-parents, adult guardians used their hands, belts, used (yes used) fly-swatters, and any blunt force object to enact punishment. I am okay but have difficulty controlling my anger. I have no children and notice it takes a great deal of self-control not to physically punish my nephews when they misbehave or put themselves in danger. I attribute my anger issues with force being used on me as a child to control my behavior.