[ddtorque]

I agree completely that it is not moral to hit a child

I'm with you. Anyone who actually wants to cause their children pain - and someone who orders a hitting implement is clearly intent on causing pain - has got some serious bullying issues. if they have pent up anger they should take it out on someone their own size.

[LauraleeBraswell]

It's about teaching children there are consequences to their actions.

For adults there are consequences too, like prison.