Beating Info

Major public incidents of "beating" have historically sparked national debates on civil rights and law enforcement.

Corporal punishment, often referred to as "spanking" or "beating," is the use of physical force intended to cause pain, but not injury, for the purpose of correction or control. beating

: 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 Noteworthy Historical and Legal Cases : Can impair

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

: While prohibited in all European countries (except Britain in some contexts) and countries like Japan and Sweden, it remains legal in 21 U.S. states within public schools as "paddling". Health and Behavioral Impacts :

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