It is wrong to hit children.
Janice has a headache and her kids are making a racket at home.
Janice wants some peace and quiet.
Janice asks nicely for the kids to keep it down, so she can rest.
Janice hits and threatens her kids to make them be quiet.
The kids be quiet and let Janice get some rest.
Janice gets peace and quiet, but upset her kids.