A 15-year study of about 4,500 families across nine countries linked more frequent physical punishment to greater anxiety and aggression in children, challenging a familiar belief about discipline |
A child breaks a rule, refuses to listen or throws a tantrum. For some parents, a slap or spanking may seem like a quick way to teach obedience. But does physical punishment actually help children become more disciplined, or could it create problems that last well beyond the moment?Research discussed by Dr. Liane Peña Alampay, […]
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