The survey "Attitudes and perceptions about childhood and violence against children and adolescents" revealed a significant paradox in Brazilian education. The vast majority of the population, 91%, states that dialogue is the best way to educate a child, demonstrating a theoretical valuing of non-violent communication.
However, when questioned about their actual practices, the numbers tell a different story. The survey showed that 62% of Brazilians admit to having already shouted at a child, revealing a gap between discourse and educational practice.
Furthermore, 49% of respondents recognize having slapped their children, while 27% stated having used objects to hit them, indicating the use of more severe forms of physical punishment in the domestic environment.
The study shows a contradiction between what Brazilian parents believe to be the ideal method of education and what they actually practice in their daily lives, suggesting challenges in the application of dialogue as the main tool in parenting.
