Why the ban?

I have stated on several occasions that I am not an advocate for the physical punishment of children. So, I find myself questioning the reasoning behind this ban; I wasn't encouraging anyone to strike their kids, but rather suggesting that those who grew up with such discipline can still turn out to be perfectly functional adults. In that regard, I don't personally hold any grudge against parents who utilized corporal punishment as part of their upbringing. Is a ban really necessary just for expressing an opinion?

This isn't just about having a different opinion, especially when it's taken this far. You actually told another member here that a child would be better off if they were beaten, among other things. We simply don't tolerate that kind of talk. On top of that, you suggested that some people have done a "good job" by physically disciplining their kids. That is straight-up justifying violence, and we won't stand for that either.

I think you might have missed my point there; I told her that perhaps the child would have actually fared better if they had been physically disciplined once in a while, though I suspect you didn't catch the sarcasm in my tone. To be clear, I wasn't trying to justify violence, as I don't personally view occasional physical discipline from a parent as being synonymous with abuse. I did admit, however, that it often stems from a parent's feeling of helplessness when they can't find another way to handle disobedience, and that it isn't always the most effective route. My main argument was simply that many children who grew up in eras when such discipline was considered standard in American society turned out to be perfectly well-adjusted adults without any lasting issues.

Look, you might not personally view what happened as an act of violence, but under US law, it absolutely qualifies as such. Since we have to follow federal regulations here on this forum, we can't allow anyone to promote activities that are illegal in the States. Whether or not you think the law itself is fair or needs changing is a whole different conversation, and honestly, that’s better suited for a different subforum.