As a parent it's your job to know your kid and understand what works, there is no one method that's gonna get the job done... For me it was moreso a want to NOT hurt my momz or grandma or have them disappointed in shyt I may have did.. That level of respect was accomplished without fear of ass whippings... Right now I pluck my 3 year old, cause his level of understanding is not quite there, but I'm sure I'll use different tactics along the way.... The people who are okay with whoopings, who are againstthe ap shyt, is mmostly due to the ageiof the child, not the punishment itself...