This UNICEF article examines how violent discipline, both physical and psychological, remains widespread across Europe and Central Asia, often occurring in homes or care settings behind closed doors despite legal bans and policy commitments in many countries. Drawing on recent survey data, it shows that nearly one in three children aged 1–14 experiences physical punishment by caregivers and even higher rates of psychological aggression, with patterns of risk varying by age, gender, disability status and community context. The piece highlights that although many caregivers do not intend harm, entrenched norms, stress and a lack of supportive parenting resources sustain these harmful practices, and underscores the need for prevention, stronger monitoring, and non-violent strategies to fulfill every child’s right to grow up safe and respected.