: An estimated 1.2 billion children aged 0–18 years are subjected to corporal punishment at home each year.
: Can impair cognitive and socio-emotional development. beating
: Research suggests children who are spanked are more likely to be physically aggressive and use violence against spouses later in life. Noteworthy Historical and Legal Cases : An estimated 1
Major public incidents of "beating" have historically sparked national debates on civil rights and law enforcement. beating