Spanking naughty children increases their risk of depression and becoming hooked on illegal drugs, a new study confirms.
Researchers also found the violent practice leaves a lasting impact on youngsters and makes them more likely to become suicidal.
The findings, based on data from 8,300 adults, has prompted calls for spanking to be considered as bad for children taken through a divorce.
Scientists now stress it is important to crack down on harsh parenting in order to prevent children from being consigned to 'the blues'.
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Researchers also found the violent practice leaves a lasting impact on youngsters and makes them more likely to become suicidal.
The findings, based on data from 8,300 adults, has prompted calls for spanking to be considered as bad for children taken through a divorce.
Scientists now stress it is important to crack down on harsh parenting in order to prevent children from being consigned to 'the blues'.
More
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