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Physical punishment of children is harmful and must be banned, UK researchers say
- June 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Hitting children (often referred to as smacking) by parents or caregivers as a form of punishment is linked to behavioral problems and worse exam results and should be prohibited in England and Northern Ireland as soon as possible, UCL researchers say.
Originally published at Phys.org