The American Academy of Pediatrics, in the meantime, reported this summer that physical punishment, including spanking and hair yanking and slapping, can lead to later mental illness. "Harsh physical punishment in the absence of child maltreatment is associated with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse/dependence and personality disorders in a general population sample," it said. "These findings inform the ongoing debate around the use of physical punishment and provide evidence that harsh physical punishment independent of child maltreatment is related to mental disorders."
It said harsh physical punishment when one was a child could be responsible for as much as 7 percent of mental disorders later.
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This is what happens in Socialist countries where the "Central State" decides what's right for everybody.
Everything is free, except the people.
@USAlover
Freedom should be limited when it either harms or restricts the freedoms of others. You aren't allowed to murder whoever you want to. You aren't allowed to assault strangers on the street. Is this a limit to your More..
These studies seem to focus on what makes the child happiest, but there is no consideration of what produces the best society. On this planet there is individual selection and group selection, so forming a good society is important.