Table 1 Occurrence of harsh discipline during the children’s lifetime (N = 409)
| Â | % (n) |
|---|---|
Physical discipline | |
 1) Has an adult in your household intentionally pinched, slapped, punched or kicked you? | 66 (270) |
 2) Has an adult in your household spanked you with the palm of his/her hand on your buttocks, arms or legs? | 57 (231) |
 3) Has an adult in your household spanked you with an object such as a strap, belt, stick, tube, broom, wooden spoon? | 82 (336) |
 4) Has an adult in your household hit you so hard that you were injured? | 24 (99) |
Emotional discipline | |
 1) Has an adult in your household called you names or said hurtful things (e.g., fat, ugly, stupid)? | 41 (169) |
 2) Has an adult in your household yelled or screamed at you? | 82 (336) |
 3) Has an adult in your household locked you in a dark and narrow place (e.g., basement, closet)? | 7 (27) |