Mothers who spank more likely to have aggressive kids

Spanking leads to aggressive children

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Posted: 04/13/2010

New York - By COURTNEY HUTCHISON
ABC News Medical Unit


Spanking toddlers makes for more aggressive kindergartners, according to a new study from Tulane University in New Orleans.

While organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Center for Effective Discipline staunchly advocate against corporal punishment, many parents continue to turn to the rod when disciplining their children.

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