[From many - one.]

I don't see myself as fanatic either, but I object to spanking and I object to weapons.

Spanking because only spanking societies have spanking fetishes and I'd rather not risk that for my kids. Weapons because to me it's pure sadism. My perception is backed up by
the unwillingless of weapons users to explore non-violent alternatives.

I'd rather see a swat to the shoulder or something if a person lacks enough imagination to come up with something better.

[Katya]

I know many families who never touched their child in an agressive manner, or resorted to shouting. It requires alot more discipline and control in the house. These are families who are very firm and consequential when it comes to action and behavior.
Regrettfully, I've personally swatted my children a handful of times when they were pre-schoolers....because of potentially "dangerous" behavior which I should have corrected and insured would not take place in the first place(running into the street etc). I found time-outs and other behavior modification including positive reenforcement to have longer term benefits.