by training them to distinguish good and bad, right and wrong.

developing a conscience is much more effective than fearing a spanking

When my beloved nerd son says "Yeah, but I was 'prepared' to be ready before you" 😕

It doesn't matter how they do it. Important is that they do discipline when necessary.

My parents use the belt or the cane. It is working on me.

You can't really tell someone how to parent. To each their own. As long as they aren't physically or verbally abusive, then that's totally up to them. For me, I'd just sit down and have a talk with them. But then again, I can't really answer this because I do not have children.

by talking would be a good start.

kicking them out in the morning and letting them return home when there are bats outside

How do YOU think children should be disciplined?