I was spanked as a kid with numerous items including a belt, wooden paddle, and my Dad would use his Pointed Toe Cowboy boots while still wearing them. (no matter how tall I got he still couldn't hit my but but would get my back lol) And I have and do spank my kids when needed. (Maybe not enough.)

Think about it
20 years ago Violence among teens was lower, Theft was lower, respect was higher and spanking was allowed.

Now just look at the papers

Most of the people that are trying to ban spanking were spanked as kids

My son right now is grounded from his PS2, phone and friends let me tell you it is not helping it is making it worse cause he is so bored and sees everyone else doinng things it just seems to make him more angry so after this it is back to the belt.