This behaviour was rarely if never seen twenty years ago. When spanking went out of style so did the respect that kids used to have for their parents, teachers, friends and themselves. I feel spanking is never acceptable and only teaches children that hitting or violence is a method of solving problems. Natural consequences, withdrawing privileges, and reinforcing positive behaviors are much better options in raising healthy, responsible children. Good intent in this instance means having a disinterestedly disciplinary motive for spanking.
Bad intent means anger, frustration, disappointment, etc.
Animals deserve decent treatment. Further, the spanking, or any disciplinary activity must be conducted so closely to the instance of behavior to be suppressed that it will make sense to the kid. Hi, I am a 28 year old single parent and have tried everything with My two sones 5 and 2. Nothing seems to work. I think they could use a good spanking.