UNICEF, in a new report, has warned that corporal punishment carries “multiple risks” to children’s health and development. The report details the physical and psychological harm caused by such disciplinary methods and urges governments worldwide to ban the practice. The UN agency’s findings are based on extensive research and global data, highlighting the need for a paradigm shift in how societies discipline their children. The report is part of a broader effort to promote positive parenting methods and protect children’s rights.