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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Matilda Head

Hostile parenting found to increase risk of lasting mental health problems in children

Hostile parenting and harsh discipline increase the likelihood of lasting mental health problems in children, a report suggests.

New research said parenting that involves frequently shouting at, isolating, and physically punishing young children made it 1.5 times more likely that a child would be at “high risk” of developing poor mental health by age nine.

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