Does spanking kids lead to adult mental illness? Today's study cannot prove causality and is rife with self reporting bias

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 3, 2012

Does spanking kids lead to adult mental illness? Today's study cannot prove causality and is rife with self reporting bias Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Source:

Spanking Kids May Lead to Adult Mental Illnesses

Reference:

Afifi TO, et al “Physical punishment and mental disorders: Results from a nationally representative US sample” Pediatrics 2012; 130: 1–9.

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