Around the NFL: Week 3

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Adrian Peterson didn't just "go too far” research shows it's never okay to hit a child - Vox

There's evidence that when children are spanked, their cognitive development slows. Later on, as adults, they're more prone to suffering from mood disorders and addiction problems and more likely to commit crimes or abuse their spouses or children. They're more likely to attempt suicide. All of these correlations persist when researchers control for things socioeconomic status, level of education, and parental support.