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Smacking leads to worse exam results, research finds
The UCL study also found physically punished children were more likely to struggle in school Children smacked by their parents struggle to get good exam results and are more likely to bully others, causing a negative impact on society, according to new research calling for smacking to be banned. Th...
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What happenedSmacking children can lead to future behavioural problems and worse exam results, according to new research.
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Left / center-leftChildren hit by parents more likely to bully others, research finds
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Right / center-rightSmacking leads to worse exam results, research finds
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The UCL study also found physically punished children were more likely to struggle in school Children smacked by their parents struggle to get good exam results and are more likely to bully...
