: An estimated 1.2 billion children aged 0–18 years are subjected to corporal punishment at home each year.
: While prohibited in all European countries (except Britain in some contexts) and countries like Japan and Sweden, it remains legal in 21 U.S. states within public schools as "paddling". Health and Behavioral Impacts : beating
: Linked to increased anxiety, depression, and substance abuse in adulthood. : An estimated 1
: Can impair cognitive and socio-emotional development. but not injury
Corporal punishment, often referred to as "spanking" or "beating," is the use of physical force intended to cause pain, but not injury, for the purpose of correction or control.