A new review of 69 studies from countries across the globe has found that physical punishment does more harm than good, worsening a child’s behaviour and making them more aggressive over time.
Looks like you can no longer give your toddler a quick whack when they’re screaming for sweets in the grocery store.
Spanking a child – to many – is a form of discipline. For others it a horrible form of abuse that should be made illegal.