Eva Mendes has sparked a debate about disciplining children after she shared her stance on smacking. The 47-year-old actress, who shares daughters Esmeralda Amada, six, and Amada Lee, four, with husband Ryan Gosling, stated in an Instagram post on Monday that hitting children as punishment it comparable to domestic violence. The Hitch star posted on Instagram one of the most often asked questions of her before sharing her favourite thought on parenting. Eva Mendes with her husband Ryan Gosling (Image: Getty Images North America) Eva wrote: "I'm often asked what my favourite red carpet dress is. This @versace is definitely up there. Im not often asked what my favourite parenting quote is, but I'll post it anyway."