Time spent on parents ’ own activities
Do you spend as much time as you would like to on the following activities for yourself ?
Activity Yes
No , I ’ d like to spend more time doing this
Pursuing a hobby for
31 % 63 % myself
Sport and exercise 33 % 58 %
Meeting my friends and
35 % 57 % socialising
Barriers to spending time on parents ’ own activities
48 %
I don ’ t have enough time due to non-paid responsibilities
46 %
I don ’ t have enough time due to paid responsibilities
40 %
The cost of these activities
Religious activities 40 % 12 %
Sample : 5,490 parents in England ( 3,012 ), Scotland ( 1,313 ), Wales ( 862 ) and Northern Ireland ( 303 ) who have at least one child aged 4-18 in school Base : All UK respondents , weighted
“
I have no personal life to speak of . It is very lonely .
- Parent response
21 %
My own mental / physical health
Sample : 5,490 parents in England ( 3,012 ), Scotland ( 1,313 ), Wales ( 862 ) and Northern Ireland ( 303 ) who have at least one child aged 4-18 in school . Base : All UK respondents , weighted
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