Pediatrics

Kids still spanked, to their detriment, study finds

(HealthDay)—Spanking can affect a child's behavior and learning ability for years, with the impact of physical discipline reverberating even as kids near adolescence, a new study suggests.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Study links spanking and genetics to childhood aggression

(Medical Xpress) -- A study co-authored by UT Dallas criminologist Dr.  J.C. Barnes shows that the risk of problem behavior during childhood — particularly for boys — is greatly increased if children have genetic ...

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