Main survey - module: parentsandchildren_w13 Parents and Children module

parentsandchildren_w13.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.

Option	Label
1	Continue

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_w13.schcodest

Name of state school child attends

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: BEGIN TYPING THE NAME OF THE SCHOOL AND THEN SELECT THE ANSWER FROM THE DROP DOWN MENU. WHEN YOU HAVE SELECTED THE CORRECT ANSWER PRESS CONTINUE TO CARRY ON. 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_w13.schnamecst

State school name (not coded)

Type: text

Source: UKHLS

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

Text: SCHCODEST = 999997Sorry, 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?SCHOKST = 2What 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_w13.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_w13.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_w13.socialkid

Frequency of leisure with child

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: How often do you and your NChUnder16 = 1childNChUnder16 > 1children 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?

Option	Label
1	Never or rarely
2	Once a month or less
3	Several times a month
4	About once a week
5	Several times a week
6	Almost 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_w13.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 GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10to15 = 1childNCh10to15 greater than 1children to complete their HHGRID.region = England, Wales, Northern IrelandA levelHHGRID.region = ScotlandHigher Grades exams? Is it...

Option	Label
1	Very important
2	Important
3	Not very important
4	Not 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_w13.apvocimp

Importance of Apprenticeship/Vocational

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: How important do you think it is for your GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10to15 = 1childNCh10to15 greater than 1children 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?

Option	Label
1	Very important
2	Important
3	Not very important
4	Not 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_w13.tutor415s

Additional tuition subject(s)

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Which subjects is this for?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	English	m_tutor415s1 (m_child) English
2	Maths	m_tutor415s2 (m_child) Maths
3	Science (e.g. Biology, Physics, Chemistry)	m_tutor415s3 (m_child) Science (e.g. Biology, Physics, Chemistry)
4	Languages	m_tutor415s4 (m_child) Languages
5	Humanities (e.g. Geography, History)	m_tutor415s5 (m_child) Humanities (e.g. Geography, History)
97	Other	m_tutor415s97 (m_child) Other

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 (STILLPRIV = 1) | (STILLSTATE=1) | (SCHSTA = 1|2) (Child is at school)
and if TUTOR415 = 1 (Child receives additional tuition)

parentsandchildren_w13.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 NCh5to15 = 1your childNCh5to15 > 1any of your children? Is it...

Option	Label
1	Most days
2	More than once a week
3	Less than once a week
4	Hardly 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_w13.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 NCh5to15 = 1does your childNCh5to15 > 1do any of your children talk to you about things that matter to them?

Option	Label
1	Most days
2	More than once a week
3	Less than once a week
4	Hardly 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_w13.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.

Option	Label
1	Never
2	Seldom
3	Sometimes
4	Very often
5	SPONTANEOUS: 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_w13.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.

Option	Label
1	Never
2	Seldom
3	Sometimes
4	Very often
5	SPONTANEOUS: 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_w13.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.

Option	Label
1	Never
2	Seldom
3	Sometimes
4	Very often
5	SPONTANEOUS: 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_w13.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.

Option	Label
1	Never
2	Seldom
3	Sometimes
4	Very often
5	SPONTANEOUS: 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_w13.senspt

Child receives support from local authority

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey

Text: Does CHILD NAME have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, Statement or co-ordinated support plan from the local authority?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	They are currently being assessed or planning to be assessed
3	No

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 SEND = 1 (Child has special educational needs or disabilities)

parentsandchildren_w13.send

Child has special educational needs or disabilities

Type: choice

Source: MCS, UKHLS COVID-19 Survey

Text: Do you consider CHILD NAME to have a health or behavioural problem, special educational need or a disability?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

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)

parentsandchildren_w13.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 NChUnder16 = 1childNChUnder16 > 1children and other family members who live with you?

Option	Label
1	None
2	1 - 2 times
3	3 - 5 times
4	6 - 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_w13.seny

Reasons for child's special educational needs

Type: multichoice

Source: LYSPE

Text: What are the reasons for CHILD NAME's special educational needs? Please select all that apply.

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Dyslexia	m_seny1 (m_child) Dyslexia
2	Learning difficulties (including Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia)	m_seny2 (m_child) Learning difficulties (including Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia)
3	Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)	m_seny3 (m_child) Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
4	Autism, Asperger's Syndrome or Autistic Spectrum Disorder	m_seny4 (m_child) Autism, Asperger's Syndrome or Autistic Spectrum Disorder
5	Behavioural problems/hyperactivity	m_seny5 (m_child) Behavioural problems/hyperactivity
6	Problem with speech or language	m_seny6 (m_child) Problem with speech or language
7	Problem with sight	m_seny7 (m_child) Problem with sight
8	Problem with hearing	m_seny8 (m_child) Problem with hearing
9	Other physical disability	m_seny9 (m_child) Other physical disability
10	Medical or health problem	m_seny10 (m_child) Medical or health problem
11	Mental illness/depression	m_seny11 (m_child) Mental illness/depression
97	Other reason	m_seny97 (m_child) Other reason

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 SEND = 1 (Child has special educational needs or disabilities)

parentsandchildren_w13.stillpriv

Still at same private school

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Can I just check, is CHILD NAME still a pupil at ff_schnamecpt in ff_schtowncpt?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

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_w13.stillstate

Still at same state school

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Can I just check, is CHILD NAME still a pupil at ff_schnamecst?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

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 & school name present at ff_schnamecst) (Name of child's state school provided at last interview)

parentsandchildren_w13.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?

Option	Label
1	State school
2	Private school
3	SPONTANEOUS: 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_w13.schokst

State school details correct

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

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

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

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_w13.homewk415

Parent helps child with homework

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS/BHPS

Text: How often do you help CHILD NAME with her/his homework?

Option	Label
1	Every day
2	Several times a week
3	Once or twice a week
4	At least once a month
5	Less often than once a month
6	Never or hardly ever
7	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.NCh415Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 4-15)
and if (STILLPRIV = 1) | (STILLSTATE=1) | (SCHSTA = 1|2) (Child is at school)

parentsandchildren_w13.tutor415

Child receives additional tuition

Type: choice

Source: BHPS (adapted)

Text: Does CHILD NAME receive any additional tutoring outside school for any of his/her school subjects?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

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 (STILLPRIV = 1) | (STILLSTATE=1) | (SCHSTA = 1|2) (Child is at school)

parentsandchildren_w13.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?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Yes
2	No	m_kid2uni (m_child) Importance of uni for child

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 child in loop is aged 10-15)

parentsandchildren_w13.ruleskid

How often involve kid in setting rules

Type: choice

Source: NSFH

Text: How often do you allow NCh5to15 = 1your childNCh5to15 > 1any of your children to help set rules?

Option	Label
1	Never
2	Seldom
3	Sometimes
4	Very often

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_w13.pyenrl

Rules enforced or not

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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

Option	Label
1	Strictly enforced
2	Not very strictly enforced
3	It 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_w13

Parents and Children module

parentsandchildren_w13.parchild

parentsandchildren_w13.schcodest

parentsandchildren_w13.schnamecst

parentsandchildren_w13.schnamecpt

parentsandchildren_w13.schtowncpt

parentsandchildren_w13.socialkid

parentsandchildren_w13.levelimp

parentsandchildren_w13.apvocimp

parentsandchildren_w13.tutor415s

parentsandchildren_w13.quarrel

parentsandchildren_w13.talkmatter

parentsandchildren_w13.praisekid

parentsandchildren_w13.slapkid

parentsandchildren_w13.cuddlekid

parentsandchildren_w13.yellkid

parentsandchildren_w13.senspt

parentsandchildren_w13.send

parentsandchildren_w13.dinner

parentsandchildren_w13.seny

parentsandchildren_w13.stillpriv

parentsandchildren_w13.stillstate

parentsandchildren_w13.schsta

parentsandchildren_w13.schokst

parentsandchildren_w13.homewk415

parentsandchildren_w13.tutor415

parentsandchildren_w13.kid2uni

parentsandchildren_w13.ruleskid

parentsandchildren_w13.pyenrl

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