Parents were asked to assess their own and their partners level of physical punishment and psychological controlling behavior questions such as "If my child hurts my feelings I dont speak to him/her until s/he pleases me again."Psychological control was similarly linked but limited to behavior at home. The physical and psychological controls studied included silent treatment, social exclusion, excessive criticism, and emotional manipulation.
Each child's physically and relationally aggressive behavior was then assessed by parents, school teachers and class mates. It was found that the parents use of physical punishment was significantly linked to the children's level of physical aggression both at home and at school. (Source: Medical News Today)
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