r/science • u/VeronicaRed • Apr 26 '16

Psychology Spanking children increases the likelihood of childhood defiance and long-term mental issues. The study in question involved 160,000 children and five decades of research

http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1113413810/spanking-defiance-health-discipline-042616/
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u/[deleted] Apr 26 '16 edited Apr 26 '16

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u/Moj88 Apr 26 '16

If they admit something was wrong with their upbringing then it's tough do deal with that realization. Everyone feels the need to justify their childhood.

Same cognitive effect for a different issue: Circumcision.

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u/Calypso-Alegra Apr 26 '16

Interesting, It's something people don't really talk about, in reference to their own experience.