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Study: Yelling at your Kids can cause Long-Term Damage

A Mother's Life

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Yelling at your kids could have lasting effects on a child's mental and physical health.

The study published this week in the journal Child Abuse and Neglect spanned 45 years and found yelling at your kids can lead to depression, aggression, substance use and other behavioral disorders later in life.

Researchers from Wingate University in North Carolina and University College London found that "childhood verbal abuse" (CVA) primarily identified as "yelling and screaming" can cause lasting damage.

"Across studies reviewed, the most common perpetrators of CVA were parents, mothers, and teachers. Definitional themes for CVA included negative speech volume, tone, and speech content, and their immediate impact."

The study goes on to say, "The importance of safe, supportive, and nurturance during childhood is key to healthy childhood development."  


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