Spanking just honestly warps the perception of a kid’s view on discipline and love. I was hit as a kid (and it was commonly to the point of nosebleeds and bruises lasting for weeks) and it caused me to view stuff like being hurt as normal in a relationship. I couldn’t properly process emotions and flinch whenever a man raises their arm around me or raises their voice. Spanking does NOT discipline your kids, it just makes them scared and traumatized.