Called him/her dumb, lazy
(CD12H)
File: Household
Questions and instructions
Pre question
All adults use certain ways to teach children the right behaviour or to address a behaviour problem. I will read various methods that are used and I want you to tell me if you or anyone else in your household has used this method with (name) in the past month.
Literal question
Did you call him/her dumb, lazy, or another name like that?
Interviewer instructions
This question is specially designed to measure various ways in which parents discipline their children. It is important that you ask this question in a neutral way - do not let your voice reflect approval or disapproval of the discipline method mentioned. It is important to mention that we are interested in knowing only about what may have occurred during the past month - the 30 days preceding the survey. When asking this question, remind the respondent, from time to time, that you are asking about the last 30 days or one month, and that you are interested if the respondent or anyone else has used this method with the child.
Some parents/caretakers use verbal abuse to teach a child not to engage in a bad behaviour.
Circle '1' for 'Yes' and '2' for 'No' in this question.
