Primary Sources: What Makes Some Young Mothers More Likely to Be 'Harsh' Parents?

"Overall, adolescent mothers were indeed more likely than older moms to use harsh parenting. But things appeared differently when the researchers looked at race and ethnicity. Hispanic mothers were less likely to be harsh compared to white and African American mothers. In addition...."

http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/the-beat/2013/05/harsh-parenting