smacking children as a way of discipline physical punishment has been used as a way of discipline for ages . some people are still using smacking and other forms of physical punishment as they raise thier children believing that it will keep them safe and more obedient . Indeed , they will have nice calm children who would not cause them hard times or go through a temper tantrum in the middle of the street . in my opinion that type of parents are quite selfish , they prefer thier own peace of mind upon thier childrens' .