Questionnaire Module Main Survey
parentsandchildren_w7
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.
| 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_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...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Almost every day |
| 2 | At least once a week |
| 3 | At least once a month |
| 4 | Less often than once a month |
| 5 | Never or hardly ever |
| 6 | SPONTANEOUS 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)
- g_hlphmwk (g_indresp) Parent helps their children with homework
parentsandchildren_w7.levelimp
Parents think A levels/Highers important
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE THE WELSH AND INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATES AS EQUIVALENTS
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...
| 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)
- g_levelimp (g_indresp) Parents think A levels/Highers important
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?
| 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)
- g_apvocimp (g_indresp) Importance of Apprenticeship/Vocational
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]?
| 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)
- g_stillpriv (g_child) Still at same private school
parentsandchildren_w7.stillstate
Still at same state school
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Can I just check, is [CHILD NAME] still attending [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 ((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)
- g_stillstate (g_child) Still at same state school
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?
| 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)
- g_schsta (g_child) School state or public
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.
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]
| 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)
- g_schokst (g_child) State school details correct
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
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?
| 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.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?
| 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)
- g_socialkid (g_indresp) Frequency of leisure with child
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?
| 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)
- g_dinner (g_indresp) Frequency of eating dinner with kids
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...
| 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)
- g_quarrel (g_indresp) How often quarrel with children
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?
| 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)
- g_talkmatter (g_indresp) How often talk about important matters with children
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?
| 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)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5to15 > 0 (Parent of one or more children aged 5 to 15 in HH)
- g_ruleskid (g_indresp) How often involve kid in setting rules
parentsandchildren_w7.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)
- g_pyenrl (g_indresp) Rules enforced or not
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.
| 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)
- g_praisekid (g_indresp) How often praise child
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.
| 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)
- g_slapkid (g_indresp) How often spank or slap child
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.
| 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)
- g_cuddlekid (g_indresp) How often hug or cuddle child
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.
| 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)
- g_yellkid (g_indresp) How often shout at kid



