Conducted

3 October 2019

1956 GB adults surveyed

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Were you smacked for misbehaviour by your parents or carers when you were a child?

Conducted 3 October 2019

YouGov surveyed 1956 GB adults

11%
68%
16%
5%
Were you smacked for misbehaviour by your parents or carers when you were a child?

Conducted 3 October 2019

YouGov surveyed 1956 GB adults

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11%
68%
16%
5%

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