Harsh discipline increases risk of children developing lasting mental health problems, shows study

'Hostile' parenting can cause lasting mental health problems in kids: Study

Children who are exposed to harsh parenting were more likely to develop mental health problems as compared to their peers, says a study.

'Harsh discipline increases risk of mental health issues in kids'

'We are not suggesting that parents should not set firm boundaries... but it is difficult to justify frequent harsh discipline, given the implications for mental health'

Hostile parenting may increase risk of lasting mental health problems in kids

Girls were more likely than boys to be in the high-risk category, researchers say

Risks of mental health problems in children increased by hostile parenting

Boys and girls who are shouted at, isolated and physically punished, are more likely to have issues in later life. says a new report

Hostile parenting ‘increases risk of lasting mental health problems in children'

Researchers said girls were more likely than boys to be in the high-risk category.

Children of ‘hostile’ parents more likely to have mental health problems

Children with strict parents who shout a lot are much more likely to develop lasting mental health problems, research suggests. “Hostile” parenting styles were