Spare the rod and spoil the child. Your thoughts?

I was caned as a child and I remember "hating" the parent who caned me and "liking" the other parent. I believe that children can be disciplined without the use of canes, but the parent has to be firm. Children who are caned may think that violence is the answer to those who have wronged them and it may cause them to become more aggressive. I am hot tempered and flare up easily, although I can't say for sure if it is a direct result of being caned as a child. http://sg.theasianparent.com/why-you-shouldnt-cane-your-child/2/