Jim's parents and Horis's parents both use physical punishment, and both sets of parents tend to be quite controlling. In Jim's culture, but not in Horis's culture, physical punishment tends to be viewed as part of responsible parenting. What are the likely outcomes for Jim and Horis in terms of antisocial behaviour?

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Horis is likely at a greater risk of antisocial behaviour because in his culture, physical punishment is not viewed as part of responsible parenting, which may lead to negative outcomes. In contrast, Jim's culture may normalize such punishment, potentially mitigating its negative effects.

Jim's Parents and Horis's Parents Both Use Physical Punishment, and Both