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Children hit by parents more likely to bully others, research finds
Published 11 June 2026 ยท education
The UCL study also found physically punished children were more likely to struggle in school Children smacked by their parents struggle to get good exam
The UCL study also found physically punished children were more likely to struggle in school Children smacked by their parents struggle to get good exam results and are more likely to bully others, causing a negative impact on society, according to new research calling for smacking to be banned. The study by University College London (UCL) found that children in England who were physically punished at the ages of three, five and seven were significantly less likely to pass GCSE exams compared with other children, even after factors such as family background were taken into account. Continue reading...
Published: June 11, 2026 โข 9:30 AM IST ยท Updated: June 11, 2026 โข 9:54 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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The UCL study also found physically punished children were more likely to struggle in school Children smacked by their parents struggle to get good exam results and are more likely to bully others, causing a negative impact on society, according to new research calling for smacking to be banned.
The study by University College London (UCL) found that children in England who were physically punished at the ages of three, five and seven were significantly less likely to pass GCSE exams compared with other children, even after factors such as family background were taken into account.