Most of the 11 and 12-year-old children questioned thought it was wrong to be violent but agreed that if a wife had not made the tea on time it might be acceptable to push her.
A study of primary school children has found the majority believes it is acceptable to hit a woman if there is a good reason.
Most of the 11 and 12-year-old children questioned thought it was wrong to be violent but agreed that if a wife had not made the tea on time it might be acceptable to push her.