What causes parents to physically punish their children and what effects can it have on the child's development?

The topic of family life has been an interesting topic for many researchers. They have been trying to figure out the details of family life and the effects it may have. The question is how corporal and physical punishments link to the internal and external influences that a child may be exposed to. Corporal and physical punishment can be defined as the striking of somebody's body as a form of punishment or discipline. Internal influences …

…a parent to physically discipline their child may be, one should consider every aspect and every feature of what may take place. The use of corporal punishment can cause short and long term effects on a child's personality, identity and behavior. It is imperative that every parent controls the extent to which they physically punish their child in order to avoid any negative behavior problems, including negative feelings between the parents and his/her child.