It may only teachthem to be afraid of you and to hit others. Physical punishment, such as hitting, spanking orshaking can hurt children. This is abuse. You can also abuse children with words. Give your children reasonable, limited choices.
Limit give children freedom to make decisions.
When children misbehave, suggest a new activity. Set things up to encourage good behavior. Tell, don't ask. Tell your children what you wantthem to do. Don't ask them to do it.