To spank or not to spank; to each their own

I was raised old fashion. I got spanked with a paddle. I got my mouth washed out. I’ve been smacked in the mouth for mouthing back to my Mother. I had strict parents and maybe that’s why I respect them so much. I had friends in high school that walked all over their parents. They would do it in front of me, or anyone else that was within ear range. I would just sit there wide eyed waiting for them to get into the biggest trouble of their lives. It never happened. To this day, 13 years later, they have grown up and have children of their own. They tell me how disrespectful their children are to them. I’m like you were raised that way, remember? When I was little, all my Grandma had to do was snap her fingers in our direction and we got silent even though I don’t remember her ever spanking us, ever. I also came from a really small town that spanking was even allowed in school. The teachers had paddles and so did the principal. I do not agree with that. The parents can handle that when they get home. The question is to spank or not to spank. There are a lot of parents out there that do not agree with it. There are also parents that are completely crazy. For example locking their children in closets and not feeding them. I’m not talking about that here though. I’m only talking about spanking and other forms of discipline. My kids get a swat when they have been told more than a couple times. I tried doing the time out approach; it did not work for mine. I have put them in the corner and they like that. I just think different things work for different kids. My children are stubborn and head strong. I have no idea where they get that. J I have also tried a drop of vinegar on their tongue for cursing. Of course mine like it. I had to start using a drop of soap. With that, I have one son that likes it and another that does not. The one that does, I haven’t had to wash his mouth out; he has eaten it in the tub. Yes, it’s strange. It is rare that they repeat those words, but you know kids, they have to try at least a couple times. I have a good friend that is a social worker. She strongly disagrees with spanking. She says how can you teach your kids not to hit if you hit them? So, I guess we all have different views on it. I’m not against it, and it may not be right for everyone. Currently, my 3 year old is really into the word “hate”. If something upsets him, he hates it. Even if his brother makes him mad he says it to him. I’ve told him if he says it again, I’m putting a drop of soap in his mouth. We all have different ideas on how to discipline our children as long as it’s done tastefully. No pun intended.