i think it makes it worst. its like u dont wanna be near whoever grounded u for awhile.
my mom or dad never grounded me when i was growing up! they pulled out a big ass belt O_o
so its like...
being grounded = very slow pain
taking a whipping = the quick "MOTHAFUCKA-DAT-HURTS" kinda pain (u'll get over this one quicker...well it depends lol)