Well, it's a little late to weigh in......but that's never stopped me before.

While I personally disapprove of spanking a kid, I do see where you need to get their attention. I think a single swat with just a hand does that. That is the point where they understand that they screwed up and you are angry. Anything beyond a single swat (and a good verbal follow through) is just your own venting your own frustration at being unable to otherwise control your kid.

I swat. Then tell them what they did wrong and why they are being punished. Then going to their room or stand in the corner or whatever.

Oh and for one wack, no paddle is nessessarry.