Do you know any kids who get the belt from the parents?

The ones I know tend to be angry people. Friendly and nice perhaps, but angry. Disciplining your children does not need to mean hitting them with objects. This is a vile thing to do.
I've never had a creditor come to my home and beat me because I was late on a payment. I suspect that hitting my kids because they are late getting home or have not done their chores or have dome something careless would be just as unreasonable.