Beating children leads to brain changes and aggressive behavior

Tomorrow – A group of pediatricians provided guidance, reinforcing the disadvantages of beatings and various types of corporal punishment for children because of the potential for long-term harm.

The damages may include aggression, brain disorders, drug abuse and suicidal behavior in children in adulthood, according to a report published on the Arab21 website, citing the American Academy of Pediatrics.

In the past, the American Academy of Pediatrics has argued that parents should be "encouraged" not to follow the beat method. But nowadays the academy says that parents should not shout, beat, beat, threaten or humiliate their children, and instead need to find other "healthy" forms of discipline and behavior modification.

The group of doctors notes that beatings – especially for young children – are incompatible with raising children.

While some parents still believe that beatings can lead to an improvement in behavior for at least a short period of time, recent studies suggest that beatings are no more effective than non-physical penalties, including time-out, fixed limits, not desirable for children .

Doctors also suggest that children should be given preferential games and less time to play. "Although many of the children who were beaten during childhood became adult, happy and healthy, the current evidence suggests that beatings are not necessary, long-term."

Studies published in the last two decades have reinforced the evidence that beatings can make children more aggressive and challenging.

Other studies have linked childhood corporal punishment with late brain changes in adulthood, including declining gray matter, high levels of stress hormones,
In addition to suicidal behavior, drug use, anger, among other possible consequences of violence.

The academy also warns of severe verbal abuses in which children are insulted, citing research that links them to depression and teen's rebellious behavior.