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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
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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