Study: Smacking Linked to Lower GCSE Scores

New research from University College London indicates a potential negative correlation between physically punishing children and their academic performance. The study suggests that smacking may not offer any benefits and could, in fact, be detrimental to a child's educational outcomes. Specifically, the findings point to a possible link between such disciplinary methods and lower scores on GCSE exams.

This research highlights the potential long-term educational consequences of physical discipline on children.