For generations, many parents have viewed physical punishment as a necessary form of discipline. But how widespread is the practice in Singapore today?

A new study by researchers in Singapore found that more than half of the teenagers surveyed had experienced physical punishment in the past year. It also revealed that teenage boys were physically punished twice as often as girls, with fathers being the most common disciplinarians.

What could be driving these differences? And what do these findings mean for parents and families in Singapore?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Annabelle Chow, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Annabelle Psychology, to find out more. 

For generations, many parents have viewed physical punishment as a necessary form of discipline. But how widespread is the practice in Singapore today?
A new study by researchers in Singapore found that more than half of the teenagers surveyed had experienced physical punishment in the past year. It also revealed that teenage boys were physically punished twice as often as girls, with fathers being the most common disciplinarians.
What could be driving these differences? And what do these findings mean for parents and families in Singapore?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Annabelle Chow, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Annabelle Psychology, to find out more.&nbsp;

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.