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I think similar. Spankings were an option, but I don't think they happened often. I think I only remember maybe 10-15 times max which isn't bad. I suspect there were probably a few occasions where the belt came off and that was discipline enough. Most times before things got too far, I heard the stern voice and that was enough to stop me before things got to belt territory. I didn't like or want to get in trouble. I knew the consequences, so I rarely did stuff to get in trouble (to avoid the consequences).

Yes, as I got older, other options may have been being grounded (<5 times, I suspect), more chores, loss of allowance. That's all that I can remember.

I think a lot of it is down to individual kid personality too. Some kids just don't care and will push things as far as possible and frequently past. Some kids don't want to get in trouble so don't do much. Some kids are super sneaky.