Genetics Causes Aggression

In an article found on Science Daily, a recent study brings rise to a interesting topic that links genetics and spanking in boys to childhood violence.  The study stated that there is genetic factors that affect which kids will display aggressive behavior more than others.  This was determined by a group of researchers whom examined data of children ranging from 9 months old to 5 years in age.    The researches stated that they found a connection between genetic predisposition and spanking in boys but not in females.  The types of behavior that were displayed due to spanking and having a high genetic risk were disruptive behavior and temper tantrums.  They concluded that a reduce in spanking could help lower the amount of children that pose a chance at obtaining childhood agression.