When I was a kid, my mum was responsible for spanking me while my dad used to make angry face. I don’t recall my dad beating me but I remember my mum’s famous slippers, gosh that used to hurt. I think my parents must have an understanding among them that only one will act the bully. That’s the way they thought was the best parenting method (perhaps similar to good cop bad cop strategy).
They however made no effort to oversee how I was faring the beating among the teachers. Because, it was understood that teacher have permission to beat me for my wrong doing. I have to confess, I got numerous beatings and my parents were called to school for numerous occasions too. What do my parent say when they were called, they give permission to the teachers to beat me more for my wrong doings.
After coming abroad I saw how students (kids) here were treated differently than how I was. I am not saying my upbringing was completely wrong and what they have here is the best, but I thought unnecessary beating and instigation of excessive fear can affect the person negatively. A perfect example of it is not answering the question of teacher even if you know the answer because of the fear of being wrong.
Well, all this write-up was supposed to be the background for the video that I was going to post, but I sense it’s already gotten lengthier. So let me cut straight to the chase, this guy in the video (Russell Peters) is a Canadian stand up comedian with Anglo-Indian origin. He tells here about his upbringing and how it was different from other Canadian kid. He also compares between different international families. You might have already seen this before but for me, due to all those beatings I got during my childhood, it always brings smile to my face.
Enjoy the video 
I got some beating from my parents too but it stopped when I put in a boarding school.
On one occassion, I did get a severe beating from my teachers as well but I am not bitter about it.
I have seen this video a million times..
its sad that this guy’s whole comedy routine has been spoilt by this video on youtube. 
I didn’t get much spanking at home. School was different though. The most memorable one was by our math teacher in class 5.
Here in Japan too, spanking doesn’t exist at all. I have seen many times that Japanese parents and teachers will never beat kids, they will talk with them and persuade them even if it takes hours. It is really admirable, because I know how hard it is not to lose your patience with a misbehaving child.
My daughter has taught me a great lesson. When she does something wrong and I become angry, she continues doing it, no matter how loud I shout. But when I go near her, sit down with her and talk in a caring manner, she is persuaded easily.
But I hope I can keep this patience for another 10-12 years. It is very hard! And she is only 2 now.
I don’t think that my parents have done wrong to me. I’ven’t beaten so much but my mum used to beat me.I’m not going to say that she has done wrong.It’s the way,that everyone is growing here like that.I can’t remember when I’ve beaten,by mum and dad.Bcoz I’m luck one yar…….hehe……..and in school too I stood first so, teacher has loved me.I remember once I’ve beaten in school but not so badly hai…..anyway,I don’t like beating kids, it make them dull जिरे ….. that’s all
Glad to know that you guy’s were on the same boat too, thanks for your comments.