2021 saw a surge in online Japanese parenting forums where "better" techniques were shared to prevent parents from losing their tempers.

In 2021, the landscape of traditional Japanese parenting and education continued to shift significantly following the 2020 legal ban on corporal punishment. This transition represents a major cultural turning point, where the historical "stubborn love" of physical discipline—often referred to as

Proponents of hand spanking argue that it is a more gentle and effective method of discipline than traditional forms of punishment, such as scolding or time-outs. When done correctly, hand spanking can be a way to convey disapproval and set boundaries without resorting to physical aggression or verbal abuse.