Children smacked when young more likely to have mental health problems [somersetlive.co.uk]

Rafael Maravilla(PACEs Connection Staff) 1/14/214:00 AM

By Neil Shaw, SomersetLive, January 13, 2021

Children who are smacked at a young age are more likely to suffer from poor mental health and have behavioural problems through to their teenage years, according to a study.

Those who experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as smacking and harsh parenting, had poorer outcomes than those who did not, the study led by UCL researchers found.

Authors believe the research adds to calls for children in England to be provided with legal protection from smacking and physical punishment, such as was introduced in Scotland last year.

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