Tag: negative outcomes
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The Science is Clear: Spanking Harms Children Long-Term
Get Pregnant Fast You might not want to admit it, but like 94% of parents, you may have resorted to spanking your child in the last year. This statistic, while focused on parents of toddlers, reflects a broader sentiment; a 2014 survey revealed that 76% of men and 65% of women believed a child sometimes…
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Decades of Research Indicate That Spanking Is at Best Ineffective and at Worst Harmful
Get Pregnant Fast I distinctly remember visiting a friend’s house when I was around 8 or 9 years old. During that visit, my friend found herself in trouble for something minor. She was taken to another room, spanked, and then returned to play with me, her face flushed and teary. There was no yelling or…