Actually, ".. analysis could not prove a direct link between smacking and the results, as other factors might have influenced a child's life over the research period," according to the researchers. I'm no proponent of smacking, but shouldn't policy advice be based on #causal analysis? #UCL
Alistair Munro
Smacking leads to worse exam results, research finds
Smacking children can lead to future behavioural problems and worse exam results, according to new research.