The MenCare Campaign has a piece by Carol Bower published today on News24.com, debunking prevalent myths about the effects of corporal punishment on children. ‘Spanking’ is a current and controversial talking point. The article cites a series of scientific research papers as strong evidence of the harmfulness of corporal punishment.
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