As a child, every child has their own upbringing. Some children are harshly disciplined and even beaten by their parents from an early age; Others grew up in a warm family environment and never experienced any corporal punishment. How will these two very different ways of growing up affect a person? Will there be a noticeable difference between them in adulthood?
First, children who have been beaten since childhood are usually more resilient. Because they have faced pain and difficulties, they are more able to persevere and move forward in the face of adversity. In contrast, children who are not physically punished may be squeamish or lack the ability to cope with difficulties.
Secondly, in terms of interpersonal communication, there will also be certain differences between the two types of growth experiences. Children who have been beaten from an early age may be more likely to have deep, authentic, and genuine connections with people because they have been subjected to violent punishment in the past. Because they have developed empathy and the ability to care for others by working with hardship. However, not all of these children are able to develop healthily, and in some cases they may also become closed-minded, aloof, or aggressive.
In addition, there are certain differences in academics. Although the absence of corporal punishment does not mean a lack of educational values or lower academic performance, in general, those who have been exposed to severe punishment and have learned to withstand stress and pursue goals show a greater desire to learn and succeed in their careers.
On top of that, the two ways of growing up will also lead to differences in mental health. Those who have been victimized by domestic violence but have managed to come out of the shadows and find their inner balance may have higher levels of self-regulation and positive problem-solving skills. However, it cannot be denied that some abused children may have psychological trauma, anxiety or depression later in life.
However, it should be pointed out that although we can generalize these two types and try to explain the reasons for the differences; But personal development depends on a number of factors and cannot simply be driven by a particular event.
To sum up, there is a clear difference between children who are "beaten from an early age" and children who are "never beaten" in many ways. Whether it is character building, social interaction or academic performance, it shows outstanding characteristics; At the same time, it is important to note that everyone still retains the right to think independently and choose the path to change their own destiny.