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: An estimated 1.2 billion children aged 0–18 years are subjected to corporal punishment at home each year.

: Research suggests children who are spanked are more likely to be physically aggressive and use violence against spouses later in life. Noteworthy Historical and Legal Cases beating

: Can impair cognitive and socio-emotional development. : An estimated 1

: Linked to increased anxiety, depression, and substance abuse in adulthood. and substance abuse in adulthood.