BBCJun 10, 2026, 11:33 PM1

Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests

A study of 19,000 UK children found that those who were smacked had a 5.7 percentage point higher likelihood of failing their GCSEs and were 33% more likely to engage in risky behaviors as teenagers.

A young child holds a placard with the word smacking crossed out
A young child holds a placard with the word smacking crossed outPhotograph: BBC
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