Robert E. Larzelere, an endowed professor for parenting research at Oklahoma State University, asserts that spanking does not lead to negative consequences unless it is excessive or malicious.
As Larzelere points out, previous studies failed to account for pre-existing behavioral issues in children, making it unclear whether spanking directly causes problems or is used with already troubled children.
The recent study found that spanking accounts for less than 1% of variations in child outcomes, suggesting that the negative impacts of spanking might be exaggerated.
Larzelere provocatively raises the question: Does spanking cause harmful outcomes, or are there other factors—like pre-existing issues—that lead to these adverse effects?
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