A Three Generation Comparison of Discipline The disciplinary act of spanking can be very controversial. In some eyes, the act of spanking is unheard of. There are also those who feel it is a necessary aspect of parenting. Children all over the world receive spankings in compensation for punishment. There is no social norm when it comes to spanking, due to the different opinions, religious morals, and so on. I came up with ten questions to ask myself and two other family members from different generations regarding spanking. 1. Were you ever spanked as a child for a disciplinary reason? 2. Do you be