It does sound like the original question was if a few pops on a rear end were an effective means of curbing dangerious behaviours in young children. Not beating a child - just a couple of swift swats as my dad called them in order to raise awareness. It's pretty sad to see that some folks can't resist making jokes about the matter.See a child run toward a street if enough to chill the blood of any parent. I don't think I really knew the meaning of the word fear until I became a dad. I'm not sure what the answer is but if it keeps my child out of the hospital emergency room I'd consider it.