https://freerepublic.com/tag/behaviorproblems/ en-us Tue, 25 Jun 2002 21:58:46 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/705852/posts <p>NEW YORK (AP) --  After analyzing six decades of expert research on corporal punishment, a psychologist says parents who spank their children risk causing long-term harm that outweighs the short-term benefit of instant obedience.</p> <p>The psychologist, Elizabeth Gershoff, found links between spanking and 10 negative behaviors or experiences, including aggression, anti-social behavior and mental health problems. The one positive result of spanking that she identified was quick compliance with parental demands.</p> Associated Press https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/705852/posts#comment Tue, 25 Jun 2002 21:58:46 GMT