Spanking has both is supporters and those who are against it. Corporal punishment (CP) is defined as hitting or spanking a child with the intention of causing a child to experience pain, but not injury, for the purpose of correcting or controlling a child’s behavior. Studies have shown that a correlation between CP and poor health outcomes and aggression. Given the risk factors that are associated with CP, organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics have strongly voiced their opinions against it. With all of this information in mind, this study used a 2010 research finding (that was posted online) that linked use of CP with a 3 year old to increased aggression at 5 years old. The researchers found this more effective because they
