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September 13, 2018

7551 US adults surveyed

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A school in Georgia is asking parents to consent to allow their children to be spanked with a wooden paddle as a form of punishment. Do you think spanking is a generally effective or ineffective form of punishment?

Conducted September 13, 2018

YouGov surveyed 7551 US adults

37%
45%
18%
A school in Georgia is asking parents to consent to allow their children to be spanked with a wooden paddle as a form of punishment. Do you think spanking is a generally effective or ineffective form of punishment?

Conducted September 13, 2018

YouGov surveyed 7551 US adults

By:
37%
45%
18%

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