Until Canadians challenge the normalization of violence against children, we will continue to support, or at least tacitly condone, something that by all accounts is harmful.
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The debate on spanking is over. Scientific studies consistently show that it is harmful to children, increasing the likelihood of mental health problems and antisocial behaviours.
Spanking does not lead to better behavior by children. Instead, it could lead to some adverse, long-term consequences.
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Professor and Canada Research Chair in Childhood Adversity and Resilience, University of Manitoba
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Full Professor of Clinical Psychology, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Sandra K. Danziger Collegiate Professor of Social Work, University of Michigan
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Associate professor, Brock University
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Professor of Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin