No!

Natural infant defiance is normal but when like for me it persists into adulthood you could help but avoid the conclusion it should of been nipped in the bud rather than distracted away.
A single smack to my bottom and being taken their would in time had gotten the message through that (a) I have to go so I'm not taken short,(b) not going has consequences and finally (c) as the grown up you have the final say.