Sticks and stones: The psychological effects of corporal punishment on children
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Society’s approach to corporal punishment varies dramatically. Some people firmly believe that physically disciplining children leads to damaging results later in life: detrimental effects on mental health, cognitive development, aggression, reclusiveness, and anti-social behaviours. Others view physical punishment as an effective deterrent for undesirable behaviour. This project explores the psychological impact of corporal punishment on children. The author conducted an in-depth literature review of previous research and found both short-term and long-term detrimental effects on young children and on adolescents. The author concludes that corporal punishment is psychologically damaging for children and adolescents, a result that has implications for parenting practices.
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