| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | it has happened in the past week |
| 2 | it has happened in the past month |
| 3 | it has happened in the past 6 months |
| 4 | it has happened in the past year |
| 5 | it happened longer than a year ago |
| 6 | children in household never get smacked |
| 7 | not applicable (no children in family) |