The figure is derived from a question asking which actions would mostenable parents to "teach a child the difference between right andwrong".
Eight options were suggested. The fact that only 10 per cent ofrespondents included smacking among the options does not mean that theother 90 per cent felt it was not effective.
No one would argue that physical correction is more important than goodparental example, spending time with children, and making them feelloved.
It is therefore no surprise that these options scored highest in thesurvey.
But that does not provide any foundation for saying that smacking has noplace within the context of a warm family home, where parents alsoreason with their children and reward good behaviour.
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