Beating May 2026

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

: Linked to increased anxiety, depression, and substance abuse in adulthood. beating

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. : An estimated 1