Corporal punishment of children in the United States

Corporal punishment of children in the United States, meaning the infliction of physical pain or discomfort by parents or other adult guardians, including in some cases school officials, for purposes of punishing unacceptable attitude, is subject to varying legal limits, depending on the state. Children in the United States commonly experience some form of corporal punishment, such as spanking or paddling.

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