@futurebird It depends. My late father spanked me when I was a child for engaging in violence or destroying property. He wanted to “nip that in the bud” before I grew up unchecked—which would result in the cops disciplining me with deadly force.
There is not a “one method for all kids” solution, even those in the same house hold.
One dad admitted publicly when it came to his daughter, a talk was all she needed. His son however needed to test the belt quite often!