 |   | Easier/Harder to Raise Kids Today
The nation overwhelmingly believes that it is
harder to raise children than it was when they were growing up.
Parents and Grandparents vs. Non-Parents
Grandparents and Parents with children under
18 years of age are more likely to think raising a child is "Much
Harder" than when they were a child.
- Fathers are less likely than Mothers or Grandparents
to feel it is "Much Harder" raising children today than when they
were children.
Why Easier
Although only about one in ten think it is "Easier"
to raise children today, those who do explain most frequently that
there is "More money, double income" (5%) followed by "superior
products and technology" (2%).
Base: All Respondents (Spontaneous 450)
Easier (net) 8 Because: |
Mentions 100% |
| More money, double income, more resources | 5% |
| Products, technology, nutrition, disposable diapers |
2% |
01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 • 06 • 07 • 08 • 09 • 10 • 11 • 12 • Resources
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It is becoming increasingly clear through research on the brain as well as in other areas of study, that childhood needs play. Play acts as a forward feed mechanism into courageous, creative, rigorous thinking in adulthood.
--Tina Bruce, Professor, London Metropolitan University
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