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Study Links Smacking Children to Lower GCSE Grades and Behavioral Issues
A new study suggests that smacking children may be linked to poorer educational outcomes, specifically lower GCSE grades, and an increase in behavioral problems. The research highlights potential long-term negative impacts of physical discipline on children's development.
10 Jun, 23:01 — 10 Jun, 23:54
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BBCHigh3d ago
Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests
A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children "does no good whatsoever".
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual3d ago
Smacking children linked to poorer education and behaviour problems, study reveals
Not outlawing smacking is a ‘huge missed opportunity and deeply disappointing’, according to researchers
By Aine Fox
Read full article →myjoyonlineMixed3d ago
Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests
Smacking children as a form of punishment could result in lower school grades or lead to riskier teenage behaviour, a study has found.
By Abubakar Ibrahim
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First report: The Independent · 10 Jun, 23:01|Full coverage: 3 · 53m|Window: 53m
