Low-income parents slightly more likely to say they don’t put enough pressure on their kids to do well in school | Pew Research Center

December 14, 2015

4. Child care and education: quality, availability and parental involvement

Low-income parents slightly more likely to say they don’t put enough pressure on their kids to do well in school

Low-income parents slightly more likely to say they don’t put enough pressure on their kids to do well in school

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4. Child care and education: quality, availability and parental involvement
Most parents generally agree that kids shouldn’t feel bad about poor grades as long as they try hard
Many would be disappointed if their children got poor grades
Low-income parents slightly more likely to say they don’t put enough pressure on their kids to do well in school
About half say parents could never be too involved in their kids’ education
About six-in-ten black parents wish they could be more involved in their kids’ education
Full-time working moms are less satisfied with their level of involvement in children’s education
Most moms and dads say they have participated in school meetings and activities
Higher-income parents are more likely to have their kids in after-school activities
Big racial, income gaps in availability of after-school programs
Most parents, regardless of income, say good, affordable child care is hard to find
Mothers and fathers equally involved in day care and preschool activities
Strong link between parents’ gender, race, educational background and reading aloud to young children