In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.

Spanking is a common form of corporal punishment , involving the act of striking the buttocks of another person to cause physical pain , generally with an open hand .
Spanking normally means hitting the buttocks of another person with an open hand .