This is a very emotional topic for many people. We have default programming from our childhood, and can't stray from it unless it creates obvious pain. My wife and I were spanked. Our entire community at the time of our first child encouraged spanking. We started out with spanking, and it was tearing me apart. After watching the bomb in the brain series and listening to 70+ podcasts on philosophical parenting, we had to make a change. Preparing children for the future via coercive force just ensures the world remains violent. There are other tools available such as non-violent communication, and it's our job as parents to learn them. We have to break the cycle of violence.

Thanks for spreading the good word, @sterlinluxan.