Smacking leads to worse exam results, research finds Summary Smacking children can lead to future behavioural problems and worse exam results, according to new research. Other Related Coverage Children hit by parents more likely to bully others, research finds | The Guardian Smacking children linked to poorer education and behaviour problems, study reveals | Independent Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests | BBC Smacking children is 'harmful' and must be banned in England, according to new study - but other experts argue that it prevents anti-social behaviour later in life | Daily Mail Children who were smacked ‘get worse grades’ | The Telegraph
