Major public incidents of "beating" have historically sparked national debates on civil rights and law enforcement.
: An estimated 1.2 billion children aged 0–18 years are subjected to corporal punishment at home each year.
: Linked to increased anxiety, depression, and substance abuse in adulthood.
Corporal punishment, often referred to as "spanking" or "beating," is the use of physical force intended to cause pain, but not injury, for the purpose of correction or control.