New study shows physical punishment linked to mental disorders
Posted: Jul 3, 2012 9:59 PM EDT | Updated: Nov 6, 2014 4:34 AM EDT
A new study says that physical punishment on children, like spanking, causes more problems than it solves.
The study found physical punishment is linked to mental disorders.
Harsh physical punishment was associated with increased odds of: mood disorders, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug abuse and some personality disorders.