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Parents and children module

Questions 23

parentsandchildren_w7.parchild

Parents and children intro

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: The next questions are about you, your children, the school they attend and the things you do together.

OptionLabel
1Continue

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)

parentsandchildren_w7.hlphmwk

Parent helps their children with homework

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: How often do you help your {if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10to15 = 1} child / {if NCh10to15 greater than 1} children with their homework? Do you help...

OptionLabel
1Almost every day
2At least once a week
3At least once a month
4Less often than once a month
5Never or hardly ever
6SPONTANEOUS No homework

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10to15 > 0 (Parent of one or more children aged 10-15 in HH)

parentsandchildren_w7.levelimp

Parents think A levels/Highers important

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE THE WELSH AND INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATES AS EQUIVALENTS READ OUT

Text: How important do you think it is for your {if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10to15 = 1} child / {if NCh10to15 greater than 1} children to complete their {if HHGRID.region = England, Wales, Northern Ireland} A level / {if HHGRID.region = Scotland} Higher Grades exams? Is it...

OptionLabel
1Very important
2Important
3Not very important
4Not at all important

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10to15 > 0 (Parent of one or more children aged 10-15 in HH)

parentsandchildren_w7.apvocimp

Importance of Apprenticeship/Vocational

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: How important do you think it is for your {if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10to15 = 1} child / {if NCh10to15 greater than 1} children to stay in education or training after they leave school? This could be education at 6th form or to study for other qualifications, other training courses, or training on schemes such as apprenticeships?

OptionLabel
1Very important
2Important
3Not very important
4Not at all important

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10to15 > 0 (Parent of one or more children aged 10-15 in HH)
and if levelImp = 3 | 4 (If thinks A Levels/Highers not important)

parentsandchildren_w7.stillpriv

Still at same private school

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Can I just check, is [CHILD NAME] still attending [ff_schnamecpt] in [ff_schtowncpt]?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh415Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 4-15)
and if (ff_schsta = 2 & ff_schnamecpt <> MIS|REF) (Child attended private school at last interview and name of private school not missing or refused)

parentsandchildren_w7.stillstate

Still at same state school

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Can I just check, is [CHILD NAME] still attending [ff_schnamecst]?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh415Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 4-15)
and if ((Month = 1 thru 10) and (ff_schcodest <> DK|REF|MIS)) OR ((Month = 11 thru 24) and ((ff_schsta = 1) & (school name present at ff_schnamecst))) (Name of child's state school provided at last interview)

parentsandchildren_w7.schsta

School state or public

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Is [CHILD NAME]'s school a state school or is it a private, fee paying school?

OptionLabel
1State school
2Private school
3SPONTANEOUS: Not at school

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh415Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 4-15)
and if (ff_schsta = 1 & ff_schcodest = MIS & ff_schcodest <> REF) OR (ff_schsta = 2 & ff_schnamecpt = MIS & ff_schnamecpt <> REF) OR (ff_schsta = MIS & ff_schsta <> REF) OR (stillpriv = 2) OR (stillstate = 2) (Child's school name is missing and school name was not refused or has changed school since last interview)

parentsandchildren_w7.schcodest

Name of state school child attends

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: TYPE IN ANY PART OF SCHOOL NAME AND ADDRESS AND THEN SELECT THE ANSWER FROM THE DROP DOWN MENU. WHEN YOU HAVE SELECTED THE CORRECT ANSWER PRESS CONTINUE TO CARRY ON. IF NECESSARY TYPE IN MORE DETAIL TO NARROW DOWN THE SELECTION. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FIND THE SCHOOL IN THE DROP DOWN MENU, TYPE THE FULL NAME OF THE SCHOOL AND AS MUCH OF THE ADDRESS AS POSSIBLE INTO THE BOX AND PRESS CONTINUE TO CARRY ON. IF ASKED WHY SCHOOL NAME IS WANTED: HELP

Text: So that we can use the publicly available information on schools, could you tell me the name of [CHILD NAME]'s school?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh415Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 4-15)
and if (ff_schsta = 1 & ff_schcodest = MIS & ff_schcodest <> REF) OR (ff_schsta = 2 & ff_schnamecpt = MIS & ff_schnamecpt <> REF) OR (ff_schsta = MIS & ff_schsta <> REF) OR (stillpriv = 2) OR (stillstate = 2) (Child's school name is missing and school name was not refused or has changed school since last interview)
and if SCHSTA = 1 (Child attends a state school)

parentsandchildren_w7.schokst

State school details correct

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Are the details reported below correct?
[SCHOOL NAME FROM LOOKUP FILE]

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh415Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 4-15)
and if (ff_schsta = 1 & ff_schcodest = MIS & ff_schcodest <> REF) OR (ff_schsta = 2 & ff_schnamecpt = MIS & ff_schnamecpt <> REF) OR (ff_schsta = MIS & ff_schsta <> REF) OR (stillpriv = 2) OR (stillstate = 2) (Child's school name is missing and school name was not refused or has changed school since last interview)
and if SCHSTA = 1 (Child attends a state school)
and if SchCodeSt = 1 - 999995 (School found on look-up file)

parentsandchildren_w7.schnamecst

State school name (not coded)

Type: text

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: IF ASKED WHY SCHOOL NAME IS WANTED SEE HELP

Text: {if SCHCODEST = 999997} Sorry, we don't seem to have the details of your school. What is/was the name of your school, its address and postcode, or as much detail as you know? / {if SCHOKST = 2} What are the correct details of your school?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh415Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 4-15)
and if (ff_schsta = 1 & ff_schcodest = MIS & ff_schcodest <> REF) OR (ff_schsta = 2 & ff_schnamecpt = MIS & ff_schnamecpt <> REF) OR (ff_schsta = MIS & ff_schsta <> REF) OR (stillpriv = 2) OR (stillstate = 2) (Child's school name is missing and school name was not refused or has changed school since last interview)
and if SCHSTA = 1 (Child attends a state school)
and if SchCodeSt = 999997 (School not found on look-up file)

parentsandchildren_w7.schnamecpt

Name of private school child attends

Type: text

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: IF ASKS WHY SEE HELP WRITE IN NAME

Text: So that we can use the publicly available information on schools, could you tell me the name of [CHILD NAME]'s school?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh415Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 4-15)
and if (ff_schsta = 1 & ff_schcodest = MIS & ff_schcodest <> REF) OR (ff_schsta = 2 & ff_schnamecpt = MIS & ff_schnamecpt <> REF) OR (ff_schsta = MIS & ff_schsta <> REF) OR (stillpriv = 2) OR (stillstate = 2) (Child's school name is missing and school name was not refused or has changed school since last interview)
and if SCHSTA = 2 (Child attends a private school)

parentsandchildren_w7.schtowncpt

Town of private school child attends

Type: text

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN TOWN

Text: And in what town is that?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh415Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 4-15)
and if (ff_schsta = 1 & ff_schcodest = MIS & ff_schcodest <> REF) OR (ff_schsta = 2 & ff_schnamecpt = MIS & ff_schnamecpt <> REF) OR (ff_schsta = MIS & ff_schsta <> REF) OR (stillpriv = 2) OR (stillstate = 2) (Child's school name is missing and school name was not refused or has changed school since last interview)
and if SCHSTA = 2 (Child attends a private school)

parentsandchildren_w7.kid2uni

Importance of uni for child

Type: choice

Source: BHPS (adapted)

Text: Would you personally like to see [CHILD NAME] go on to university or college when they finish their schooling?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10to15 > 0 (Parent of one or more children aged 10-15 in HH)

parentsandchildren_w7.socialkid

Frequency of leisure with child

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: How often do you and your {if NChUnder16 = 1} child / {if NChUnder16 > 1} children spend time together on leisure activities or outings outside the home such as going to the park or zoo, going to the movies, sports or to have a picnic?

OptionLabel
1Never or rarely
2Once a month or less
3Several times a month
4About once a week
5Several times a week
6Almost every day

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)

parentsandchildren_w7.dinner

Frequency of eating dinner with kids

Type: choice

Source: NSFH

Text: In the past 7 days, how many times have you eaten an evening meal together with your {if NChUnder16 = 1} child / {if NChUnder16 > 1} children and other family members who live with you?

OptionLabel
1None
21 - 2 times
33 - 5 times
46 - 7 times

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)

parentsandchildren_w7.quarrel

How often quarrel with children

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: Most children have quarrels with their parents at some time. How often do you quarrel with {if NCh5to15 = 1} your child / {if NCh5to15 > 1} any of your children? Is it...

OptionLabel
1Most days
2More than once a week
3Less than once a week
4Hardly ever?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5to15 > 0 (Parent of one or more children aged 5 to 15 in HH)

parentsandchildren_w7.talkmatter

How often talk about important matters with children

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: Children vary a great deal in how often they talk to their parents about things that matter to them. How often {if NCh5to15 = 1} does your child / {if NCh5to15 > 1} do any of your children talk to you about things that matter to them?

OptionLabel
1Most days
2More than once a week
3Less than once a week
4Hardly ever

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5to15 > 0 (Parent of one or more children aged 5 to 15 in HH)

parentsandchildren_w7.ruleskid

How often involve kid in setting rules

Type: choice

Source: NSFH

Text: How often do you allow {if NCh5to15 = 1} your child / {if NCh5to15 > 1} any of your children to help set rules?

OptionLabel
1Never
2Seldom
3Sometimes
4Very often
5SPONTANEOUS: Respondent is unable to read the question

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5to15 > 0 (Parent of one or more children aged 5 to 15 in HH)

parentsandchildren_w7.pyenrl

Rules enforced or not

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Are the rules you have strictly enforced or not very strictly enforced?

OptionLabel
1Strictly enforced
2Not very strictly enforced
3It varies

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5to15 > 0 (Parent of one or more children aged 5 to 15 in HH)

parentsandchildren_w7.praisekid

How often praise child

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: PLEASE DIRECT RESPONDENT TO THE CORRECT SHOWCARD

Text: The next question appears on the show card. Please read the question and answer with the number that matches your answer only. Thank you.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Seldom
3Sometimes
4Very often
5SPONTANEOUS: Respondent is unable to read the question

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)

parentsandchildren_w7.slapkid

How often spank or slap child

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: PLEASE DIRECT RESPONDENT TO THE CORRECT SHOWCARD

Text: Please read the question and answer with the number that matches your answer only. Thank you.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Seldom
3Sometimes
4Very often
5SPONTANEOUS: Respondent is unable to read the question

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)

parentsandchildren_w7.cuddlekid

How often hug or cuddle child

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: PLEASE DIRECT RESPONDENT TO THE CORRECT SHOWCARD

Text: Please read the question and answer with the number that matches your answer only. Thank you.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Seldom
3Sometimes
4Very often
5SPONTANEOUS: Respondent is unable to read the question

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)

parentsandchildren_w7.yellkid

How often shout at kid

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: PLEASE DIRECT RESPONDENT TO THE CORRECT SHOWCARD

Text: Please read the question and answer with the number that matches your answer only. Thank you.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Seldom
3Sometimes
4Very often
5SPONTANEOUS: Respondent is unable to read the question

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 >= 1 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of one or more children under 16)

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