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Corporal Punishment in Sri Lanka

November 22, 2022

4,549

RESPONDERS

97%

RESPONSE RATE

68%

2,805

32%

1,313

Sri Lanka

TOTAL RESPONDERS

1

Q1. In your childhood, did anyone at home use corporal punishment (physical punishment, such as hitting/spanking) as a way to discipline you?

4,549 responded out of 4,677 polled

2

Q2. At school, did any teacher use corporal punishment (physical punishment, such as hitting/spanking) as a way to discipline you?

4,486 responded out of 4,601 polled

3

Q3. Do you believe that to bring up, raise, or educate a child properly, the child needs corporal punishment (physical punishment, such as hitting/spanking)?

4,430 responded out of 4,535 polled

LOCATION

4

Q4. Do you think that corporal punishment (physical punishment, such as hitting/spanking) makes children feel that it is alright to hit others?

4,339 responded out of 4,467 polled

5

Q5. What do you think can be done to stop corporal punishment (physical punishment, such as hitting/spanking) in Sri Lanka?

3,879 responded out of 4,381 polled

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