...really like the idea of hitting children. In case you are wondering, the recommendations of those who study that matter are pretty much universally against it. And by "it", I would note that they are specifically discussing corporal punishment, such as spanking, and specifically excluding "abuse". Here is a "popular" article on the subject: Spanking is bad for all kids I have previously shared a scholarly article, but it is dense. If you want to read that, it is titled "Spanking and Child Development: We Know Enough Now to Stop Hitting Our Children," by Elizabeth Gershoff. It is a literature review.
EDIT: the article I previously recommended was a 2010 review article, the one listed above is a 2013 review article. The 2010 was directed at policy makers in a law journal, the latter is a traditional lit review that appears to be in a peer-reviewed journal (correct me if wrong). Different audiences, also one is newer, so more cutting edge. Same conclusion: hitting kids doesn't work well, don't do it.
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