Beatings affect children much more than parents think.

Many parents may have been beaten as a child as a form of punishment or education. And many people still believe that punishment by spanking has little effect on their children, however, you need to know that spanking children, no matter how little or much, has certain effects.

There have been many studies showing that spanking can have negative effects on the development of young children, especially sensitive children.

Current Status

Eighty-one percent of Americans believe that children should be spanked at least occasionally. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics warns against using violence and spanking on children. Some countries even have laws banning spanking.

So does corporal punishment really have a negative impact on children? Studies have found that children who are spanked regularly have lower IQs, are more aggressive, and are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol...

Spanking also leads to higher levels of stress hormones to cope with other stresses. Not only that, spanking also has a negative impact on a child's immune system.

Children who are beaten are more likely to be abused. They later learn that when an adult disagrees with them, they can use a stick. This inadvertently makes them more prone to violence and child abuse as adults.

The impact of spanking on relationships

Punishing children with a stick can also destroy the relationship between parents and children. In addition, children are at the age of forming their personality, many things will be almost "copied" from their parents, using a stick on children will form a hot-tempered, frustrated personality. When faced with a stressful situation, children easily react with anger or violence because that is what they observed and experienced when they were young.

Options for punishing children

According to experts, instead of spanking, parents should praise and encourage children's good behavior. For behaviors that are not as expected, parents should correct or remind children. Sometimes you can praise a child for doing less bad things, such as "Thank you for not hitting your friend when he was upset."

For children who are a bit stubborn and disobedient, instead of hitting them, you can punish them by taking away their favorite toys or by not allowing them to stand, by not allowing them to watch their favorite cartoons or eat the snacks they want, or by grounding them for a few days... All of these are to show your child that they are still respected without interrupting the important positive measures in the child-rearing process.

Whether you spank or not, you should understand the risks and potential developmental problems that may arise. While spanking may be effective in the short term, it can cause character problems in your child. When possible, use better ways to discipline your child instead of spanking. You can teach your child in a healthy way and avoid negative consequences for your child.

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Every parent wants the best for their children. While we can't teach our children every skill imaginable, there are some essential life skills that all parents should teach their children.