Researchers find major flaws in the historical clinical trials used to justify spanking Proponents of physical punishment often cite historical experiments to justify the practice. However, a new analysis published in Child Abuse & Neglect suggests these older studies are deeply flawed and fail to prove spanking works.

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American parents more likely to find hitting children acceptable compared to hitting pets American parents see spanking as a form of hitting but less severe, with 30% finding it acceptable for children, compared to 17% for pets. One-third reconsidered spanking after comparing it to other family violence.

American parents see spanking as a form of hitting but less severe, with 30% finding it acceptable for children, compared to 17% for pets. One-third reconsidered spanking after comparing it to other family violence. #Parenting #ChildPsychology #SpankingDebate #ChildDevelopment #FamilyViolence