Average working parent relies on this many people to raise a child
- 3 months ago
When it comes to raising a child, it’s all hands on deck — the average working parent relies on six different people to support their child’s growth and development.
That’s according to a survey of 2,000 working parents of children under the age of 10.
Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Lightbridge Academy, the survey found that family members such as their child’s grandparents (46%), extended family such as aunts, uncles and cousins (27%) and siblings (26%) are included in their “village,” as well as their best friend (17%) and neighbors (8%).
This network even extends beyond parents’ inner circle, as they’re also looking to their child’s teachers (47%) and the faculty at their child’s school or daycare (33%) for support. On average, children spend four days a week with their support system, though 16% of working parents say they depend on them every single day of the week.
That’s according to a survey of 2,000 working parents of children under the age of 10.
Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Lightbridge Academy, the survey found that family members such as their child’s grandparents (46%), extended family such as aunts, uncles and cousins (27%) and siblings (26%) are included in their “village,” as well as their best friend (17%) and neighbors (8%).
This network even extends beyond parents’ inner circle, as they’re also looking to their child’s teachers (47%) and the faculty at their child’s school or daycare (33%) for support. On average, children spend four days a week with their support system, though 16% of working parents say they depend on them every single day of the week.