Moms spanking their children
I am
| 97% (1657) | a mother | |
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| 2% (37) | a father (this poll is not for you) |
1694 voters have answered this question.
My age is
| 8% (137) | < 25 | |
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| 32% (552) | 26-35 | |
| 43% (733) | 36-45 | |
| 11% (199) | 46-55 | |
| 4% (73) | > 55 |
1694 voters have answered this question.
My children are
| 17% (292) | only boy(s) | |
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| 26% (454) | only girl(s) | |
| 55% (948) | boy(s) and girl(s) |
1694 voters have answered this question.
The age of my oldest child is
| 2% (41) | < 5 years | |
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| 11% (181) | 5-8 years | |
| 19% (314) | 9-11 years | |
| 34% (554) | 12-15 years | |
| 21% (346) | 16-18 years | |
| 11% (189) | > 18 years |
1625 voters have answered this question.
When I find it necessary to discipline my child I use
| 29% (482) | time-out | |
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| 38% (622) | grounding | |
| 29% (485) | taking away toy, computer, TV, phone, etc. | |
| 98% (1611) | spanking | |
| 12% (198) | loss of pocket money | |
| 21% (343) | extra chores |
1630 voters have answered this question.
For those who use spanking:
| 70% (1155) | Spankings are the primary means for discipline | |
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| 25% (409) | Spankings are only for serious misbehavior | |
| 4% (69) | Spankings are last resort |
1633 voters have answered this question.
Please give examples of situations that typically lead to a spanking
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619 voters have answered this question.
For moms who have both boys and girls
| 27% (320) | I use spankings more for boys | |
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| 21% (255) | I use spankings more for girls | |
| 51% (609) | Both boys and girls get the same amount of spankings |
1184 voters have answered this question.
When I spank my son(s) I mostly use
| 41% (571) | just my hand | |
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| 35% (484) | hairbrush | |
| 24% (336) | paddle | |
| 32% (454) | belt or strap | |
| 12% (166) | cane | |
| 21% (300) | wooden spoon | |
| 12% (176) | I have no son or I don't spank my son | |
| 8% (119) | depends on age |
1376 voters have answered this question.
When I spank my daughter(s) I mostly use
| 28% (412) | just my hand | |
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| 22% (338) | hairbrush | |
| 9% (144) | paddle | |
| 11% (172) | belt or strap | |
| 6% (92) | cane | |
| 7% (104) | wooden spoon | |
| 4% (73) | depends on age | |
| 9% (135) | I have no daughter or don't spank my daughter |
1470 voters have answered this question.
For moms who have both boys and girls
| 46% (474) | It is easier for me to spank my son(s) | |
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| 53% (543) | It is easier for me to spank my daughter(s) |
1017 voters have answered this question.
When I spank my son(s)
| 12% (158) | they keep their underwear on | |
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| 58% (742) | they have their bottom bared | |
| 29% (376) | they undress completely |
1276 voters have answered this question.
When I spank my daughter(s)
| 14% (194) | they keep their underwear on | |
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| 58% (803) | they have their bottom bared | |
| 27% (381) | they undress completely |
1378 voters have answered this question.
When a child is spanked in my home, he/she typically
| 4% (79) | has to stand in the corner before the spanking | |
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| 34% (545) | has to stand in the corner after the spanking | |
| 35% (570) | has to stand in the corner before and after the spanking | |
| 25% (402) | has no corner time |
1596 voters have answered this question.
When I have spanked my child(ren) I typically feel
| 58% (928) | satisfied | |
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| 16% (262) | angry with the child | |
| 3% (57) | angry with myself | |
| 27% (436) | relieved | |
| 20% (320) | sad | |
| 7% (121) | agitated | |
| 6% (100) | other (please explain) |
1580 voters have answered this question.
I think that spanking
| 70% (1106) | is a useful means of discipline | |
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| 48% (762) | is the best way to teach a child | |
| 49% (776) | should be used more | |
| 1% (29) | should be used less | |
| 1% (27) | should be generally prohibited by law | |
| 0% (9) | only teaches children to be violent | |
| 25% (397) | is satisfying to parents |
1580 voters have answered this question.
Thank you for your reply. Please add anything else you find relevant.
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