Bans on smacking children linked to lower violence among teens, study suggests

[Judi Lynn]

'Country prohibition of corporal punishment is associated with less youth violence'

Ella Pickover
7 hours ago

Bans on smacking children are linked to less violence among teenagers, according to a new review.

Using physical force to correct or control a child’s behaviour remains legally and socially permitted in many countries.

But corporal punishment has been linked to negative outcomes for children, including aggressive behaviours, mental health problems and academic issues.

In a new study, researchers assessed levels of youth violence both in countries which permit corporal punishment and those which do not.

More:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/smacking-children-study-psychology-ban-violence-effect-a8585611.html

[Duppers]

1. Harvard did a similar study many years ago

With the same findings.