I don't have kids yet but I know that I would definitely think twice before I decide to lash on them. Growing up in this part of the world, it is totally normal and common to see parents disciplining their children by flogging. These kids learn like this, emulate their parents and the circle continuous. There are many other ways to discipline kids. Although, I also believe that emotional hurt is as serious as physical hurt. We shouldn't spare the rod and then go on hurting kids emotionally in the name of reprimanding them. A child should be told clearly when they do wrong, the consequences of their actions be it good or bad, and the reason they are getting punished. I think that every sensible child will learn easily like that.