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University of Texas: Evidence Against Physically Punishing Kids Is Clear, Researchers Say
June 30, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas, June 30 (TNSJou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release on June 29, 2021:

A conclusive narrative review has found physical punishment of children is not effective in preventing child behavior problems or promoting positive outcomes and instead predicts increases in behavior problems and other poor outcomes over time. The study by an international group of scientists including a researcher from The University of Texas at Austin was published today . . .

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