In school and 99% of scenarios, physicality doesn’t do any good. But if you have a really young child, like 3-5…

You think violence against children is only acceptable if you’re beating a toddler? That’s a really weird conclusion to reach…

I think spanking is acceptable as a punishment immediately after the incident.

Because you’re a shit parent who doesn’t know how to raise a child without resorting to violence. The evidence overwhelmingly shows that negative reinforcement is the worst way to discipline a child. If you think it works, you’re wrong.

They might have trouble with developing empathy and need to understand they hurt another being.

You’re teaching them, by example, to use violence. You’re the parent. Be a role model. How can you possibly think you can use violence to teach that violence is wrong?