system
Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
human
Are there any scientific studies that support corporal punishment of children as helpful or conducive to their mental and emotional maturity?
gpt
I have cleared this thread of all speculation and anecdote. Please refrain from answering with speculation and/or anecdote. 

Follow up questions to the lead question are, of course, welcome.

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