Results: Spanking? Okay or not?
1.
1.
Were you spanked as a child?
Yes
73%
•
1426 votes
No
27%
•
535 votes
2.
2.
Will you/do you spank your kids? Yes
25%
•
483 votes
Depends on the circumstances
41%
•
808 votes
Never
31%
•
610 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
•
60 votes
3.
3.
How frequently do you spank your kids? Once a day
7%
•
140 votes
Once a week
8%
•
159 votes
Once a month
10%
•
205 votes
Once a year
13%
•
252 votes
I never spank my kids
38%
•
737 votes
Other (please specify)
24%
•
468 votes
4.
4.
What other forms of punishment do you feel are more effective? Time outs
54%
•
1059 votes
Cancelling of events
46%
•
904 votes
No TV
56%
•
1092 votes
No internet
50%
•
973 votes
No video games
52%
•
1014 votes
Grounding
51%
•
1005 votes
Other (please specify)
6%
•
111 votes
5.
5.
Which do you believe are correct statements? Spanking is effective
49%
•
953 votes
Spanking lowers self esteem
38%
•
746 votes
Spanking lowers IQ
13%
•
248 votes
Other (please specify)
10%
•
187 votes
6.
6.
Should government have clear legislation regarding prohibition of spanking? Yes
29%
•
560 votes
No
53%
•
1036 votes
Undecided
19%
•
365 votes
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