is it really right to spank a kid immediately after committing a mistake?

I think that "spare the rod..." is a metaphore. Perhaps the "rod" is letting your children experience the natural consequences of their actions. I never spanked my kids and they did not grow up to be criminals...they both have a good conscience and are not selfish. I don't think they would have grown up any better if I had hit them. I have heard "never hit a child when you are angry," which makes sense because you could hurt them. But why would you hit anyone if you weren't angry? Why hit at all? I have seen parents literally hit a child and say "don't hit your sister." I cannot think of a more confusing message for a child. So, no, I don't think it is good to hit children.

it's certainly not a good way to educate child by spank.some one thinks to punish is the best way.but i don't think so.base on the view of HR the best way is to encouragement.

I think kids nowadays are really smart. Th best way is to talk to them first. Of course, I think I understand why your cousin spanks the. I have a two year old toddler and she now loves to spank. Sometimes, I really lose it and spank her to and tell her it hurts to be spanked. I try not to spank her most of the time and just talk to her. It works at times. I grew up being spanked by my mom. Name it: hands or belt. I still remember until now. It really didn't have THAT negative effect on me.