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Fifteen-year global study links physical punishment to child outcomes
Original: A 15-year study of about 4,500 families across nine countries linked more frequent physical punishment to
A 15-year study following roughly 4,500 families across nine countries has found that more frequent use of physical punishment is linked to negative outcomes for children, according to reports from the Times of India. The research is among the largest of its kind, tracking families over an extended period rather than relying on one-off snapshots. Coverage is drawing attention to long-debated questions about discipline and child development.
Why now: Large-scale, long-term evidence on the effects of physical punishment is rare, so the findings reignite debate over parenting practices
Evidence
- A 15-year study of about 4,500 families across nine countries linked more frequent physical punishment to · The Times of India
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