23 Things American Parents Usually Do and the Rest of the World Doesn’t

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19. We spank our kids

As MSN.com has explained, “There’s a good chance you were spanked growing up, and today your parents’ attitude around corporal punishment prevails.” In fact, a 2012 survey conducted by Brookings Institute has shown that more than 70 percent of American parents believe spanking is acceptable as a method of punishment.

But even though it is a common tactic here in America, used by many parents, corporal punishment has been banned in more than 52 countries over the world, including France, Greece, and Sweden.

Read also: 8 Pieces of Advice to Take from Your In-Laws and 5 to Forget.

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