The Complex Reality of Korean Spanking: History, Law, and Modern Views
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Surveys consistently show that South Koreans are deeply divided on the issue of physical punishment. While support for Korean spanking has declined significantly over the past two decades, it has not disappeared.
Older generations are far more likely to see spanking as a necessary tool. They grew up with it. They were spanked, and they turned out fine, they argue. Younger parents, especially those in their 20s and 30s, are much more skeptical. They have been exposed to global parenting trends, psychological research, and the idea of gentle parenting.
This generational divide creates tension within families. Grandparents may criticize their adult children for being "too soft" on their grandchildren. Parents may feel judged by their own parents for not using physical discipline. It's a quiet but persistent conflict playing out in millions of Korean homes.
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