Did getting a smack, a belt, or a wooden spoon as a kid teach respect, or has society rightly moved past physical discipline? Fresh research highlights a massive generational divide, with many older Australians defending the tougher upbringings of past decades while modern legal and health frameworks push for total bans.

Brent is joined by clinical psychologist Associate Professor Divna Haslam from the University of Queensland to explore the history of old-school parenting, unpack the "I turned out fine" perspective, and clarify where current Australian law draws the line between discipline and assault.