That sums up my personal experience of getting an occasional spanking. NEVER, was it in a moment of rage. But that was just in my family. YRMV.
In fact, I'm surprised my parents did not beat the hell out of me in my rebellious years. I certainly deserved more than I got.
i figure when they get old i'll just throw them in to a lame-O old folks home, payback is a bitch