While it may have been a more accepted practice in the past, spanking children can be a controversial topic nowadays. Some parents may think it is appropriate but an increasing number of parents are choosing to forgo the paddle.
A recent study published in The Journal of Family Psychology claims that children who get spanked are more likely to defy their parents and to experience increased anti-social behavior, aggression, mental health problems and cognitive difficulties.
Here to discuss spanking and disciplinary measures for children and what works and whatdoesn'tare pediatric psychologist at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and assistant professor in the University of Cincinnati Department of Pediatrics, Dr. KatherineJunger; social worker at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, JulieSmith-Swejkar; and developmental pediatrician in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and assistant professor in the UC Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Jennifer Ehrhardt.
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