Study: Smacking Children Linked to Worse GCSEs and Bullying
The observational study found smacking was linked to a 5.7-point higher risk of missing key GCSE passes and a 33% rise in risky behaviour.
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Physical punishment of children is harmful and must be banned, UK researchers say
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.
A long-term UK study involving around 19,000 children involves slaps and other physical punishments with worse educational outcomes.
Research from the United Kingdom suggests that corporal punishment of children can lead to poorer school performance or more risky behavior in adolescence.
Smacking children tied to lower GCSE scores and antisocial behaviour, study finds
Wellness News: A groundbreaking study from University College London reveals that smacking children can lower their GCSE scores and increase the likelihood of antisocial behaviour. The study calls for the banning of physical punishment in England and Northern Ireland to protect children's wellbeing and development.
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