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Children who are spanked experience higher rates of depression, anxiety as adults

Children who are spanked experience higher rates of depression, anxiety as adults
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Children who are spanked experience higher rates of depression, anxiety as adults
Nearly 42 percent of Americans spanked or "smacked" their children during the past year, but a study from the University of Michigan found that kids who are physically punished experience higher rates of mental health issues - like anti-social behavior and depression - as adults.

Nearly 42 percent of Americans spanked or "smacked" their children during the past year, but a study from the University of Michigan found that kids who are physically punished experience higher rates of mental health issues - like anti-social behavior and depression - as adults.

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