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worry
#1
Ive had to work longer hours and/or my partner has had to work longer hours.
My kids are not able to participate in some of the activities their friends participate in.
fear there arent enough jobs that pay enough to support a family.
of parents
90%
28%
21%
36%
13%
18%
we should work to prevent chronic diseases in childrenlike obesity and asthmabecause otherwise our country will face increased health-care costs and decreased productivity.
INFOGRAPHIC DESIGNED BY FRANK AUGUGLIARO.
1 IN 5 PARENTS
would spend an extra $101 or more in taxes for quality public schools and of those parents, 43% make less than $50,000 a year.
74% agree
december 2012
12 parents
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thrive in 2025
w hen asked if t h e g ov e r n m e n t i s d oi ng e nough f or ou r ch i l dr e n 3 ou t of 4 pa r e n ts said
7%
6%
extended family
5%
The percentage of parents who say that when it comes to ensuring our kids well-being, these groups get an
business
12%
No!
good-n ews al ert !
teachers
7%
state government
19%
70% of parents are satisfied with how their employer helps them balance work and family life
(through flexible hours or the ability to telecommute, for example).
parents
local government
19%
federal government
24%
an extra $10,000 each year would have the most positive impact on my familys future.
58 percent of parents like the idea of shortening kids summer break to six weeks so children can get more instruction throughout the year.
hispanics are more likely to say they prefer time over money.
33 % Time
37% think were headed in the right direction, versus 31% of parents 40 and older.
67% Money
among those earning less than $50,000, 73% feel money is more important. another hour of quality time each day would have the most positive impact on my familys future.
would spend at least $51 in additional ta xes to improve childr ens access to food stamps.
36% of parents
$1,192,298,400!
december 2012
14 parents
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