Dawn Jorgenson. Data gathered over a year period shows the more children are spanked, the more likely they are to develop mental health problems. According to a study conducted at the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Michigan, even though most Americans don't recognize spanking as abusive behavior, it has been linked to aggression, anti-social behavior and cognitive difficulties.
Researchers at UT said the study, which involved more than , children, is the most complete analysis to date of the outcomes associated with spanking. The study showed adults who were spanked as children exhibited anti-social behavior, mental health problems and were more likely to support physical punishment for their own children, which highlighted the attitude that physical punishment is passed from generation to generation.
Gershoff said that's in spite of the fact that there is no clear evidence of positive effects from spanking, and ample evidence that it poses a risk of harm to children's behavior and development. Click here to read more about the study. Graham Media Group She graduated from Texas State University with a degree in electronic media.
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