"I was brought up with physical discipline, a belt, a wooden spoon, and I just don't think that's the right way to discipline your children," she said.
"I get back in the day they did it at schools, it was the thing to do … if you do that to your child that is your choice but a child is defenceless, it's not cool."
The mum has spoken out before about her parenting style. Photo / Instagram @indyclinton
Child behaviour research psychologist Professor David Hawes has said research suggests smacking can reinforce poor behaviour.
"There is now overwhelming evidence that physical discipline like smacking is harmful as well as ineffective," he said.
"One of the most effective alternatives to smacking is time out, but it only works when used correctly.
"Parents have become much more aware that a big part of managing their [kids'] behaviour is managing child emotions. This is a positive shift, but it has left many parents confused about how to [deal with] misbehaviour or aggression."
