Questionnaire Module Main Survey
parentsandchildren_w15
Parents and Children Module
Questions 28
parentsandchildren_w15.schnamecst
State school name (not coded)
Type: String
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: IF ASKED WHY SCHOOL NAME IS WANTED SEE HELP
Text: 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 SCHCODEST = 999997} What are the correct details of your school? {if SCHOKST = 2}
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) | (SCHOKST = 2)] // School not found on look-up file or look-up entry was inaccurate
parentsandchildren_w15.schnamecpt
Name of private school child attends
Type: String
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_w15.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_w15.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 does your child {if NCh5to15 = 1} do any of your children {if NCh5to15 > 1} 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_w15.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 |
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_w15.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 |
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_w15.schtowncpt
Town of private school child attends
Type: String
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_w15.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 |
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_w15.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 |
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_w15.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 child {if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10to15 = 1} children {if NCh10to15 > 1} to complete their A
level {if HHGRID.region = England, Wales, Northern Ireland} Higher Grades {if HHGRID.region = Scotland} 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_w15.apvocimp
Importance of Apprenticeship/Vocational
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
Text: How important do you think it is for your child {if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10to15 = 1} children {if NCh10to15 greater than 1} 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_w15.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 | o_tutor415s1 (o_child) English |
| 2 | Maths | o_tutor415s2 (o_child) Maths |
| 3 | Science (e.g. Biology, Physics, Chemistry) | o_tutor415s3 (o_child) Science (e.g. Biology, Physics, Chemistry) |
| 4 | Languages | o_tutor415s4 (o_child) Languages |
| 5 | Humanities (e.g. Geography, History) | o_tutor415s5 (o_child) Humanities (e.g. Geography, History) |
| 97 | Other | o_tutor415s97 (o_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_w15.socialkid
Frequency of leisure with child
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
Text: How often do you and your child {if NChUnder16 = 1} children {if NChUnder16 > 1} 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_w15.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 your child {if NCh5to15 = 1} any of your children {if NCh5to15 > 1}? 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_w15.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_w15.ruleskid
How often involve kid in setting rules
Type: choice
Source: NSFH
Text: How often do you allow your child {if NCh5to15 = 1} any of your children {if NCh5to15 > 1} 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_w15.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_w15.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 | o_seny1 (o_child) Dyslexia |
| 2 | Learning difficulties (including Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia) | o_seny2 (o_child) Learning difficulties (including Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia) |
| 3 | Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | o_seny3 (o_child) Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) |
| 4 | Autism, Asperger's Syndrome or Autistic Spectrum Disorder | o_seny4 (o_child) Autism, Asperger's Syndrome or Autistic Spectrum Disorder |
| 5 | Behavioural problems/hyperactivity | o_seny5 (o_child) Behavioural problems/hyperactivity |
| 6 | Problem with speech or language | o_seny6 (o_child) Problem with speech or language |
| 7 | Problem with sight | o_seny7 (o_child) Problem with sight |
| 8 | Problem with hearing | o_seny8 (o_child) Problem with hearing |
| 9 | Other physical disability | o_seny9 (o_child) Other physical disability |
| 10 | Medical or health problem | o_seny10 (o_child) Medical or health problem |
| 11 | Mental illness/depression | o_seny11 (o_child) Mental illness/depression |
| 97 | Other reason | o_seny97 (o_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_w15.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_w15.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_w15.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_w15.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_w15.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_w15.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_w15.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_w15.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_w15.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 | o_kid2uni (o_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] // If child in loop is aged 10-15
parentsandchildren_w15.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 child {if NChUnder16 = 1} children {if NChUnder16 > 1} 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
