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 is the likely outcome for Jim and Horis in terms of antisocial behaviour?

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Horis is likely to be 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 such as increased antisocial behaviour. In contrast, Jim's culture accepts physical punishment as a norm, which may mitigate its negative effects.

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