My parents didnt call it spankings, they were whoopings. The last time my mom "spanked" me I was probably 13 and taller than her. It was because of something stupid like not giving my kid brother my lotion because he had his own .... anyway she beat me with the wooden handle of a broom. Mostly I dodged with my wrists but I think she must have thought she went too far because that was the last time. Afterwards she would just yell and go for your self confidence.