Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests
A University College London study suggests that physical punishment of children is linked to lower GCSE grades and an increased likelihood of risky teenage behaviors. Researchers are calling for England and Northern Ireland to ban smacking, citing harmful long-term outcomes.
Why it matters
The findings contribute to the ongoing public policy debate regarding child welfare laws and the effectiveness of physical discipline.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Beth Rose , Disability affairs reporter and Vanessa Clarke , Senior education reporter PA Media Campaigners have called for England and Northern Ireland to make smacking children illegal, in-line with Scotland and Wales Smacking children as a form of punishment could result in lower school grades or lead to riskier teenage behaviour, a study has found.
The article focuses on the advocacy for banning physical punishment, aligning with progressive social policy views.
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