The Telegraph – Staff Writer
” Common perceptions that poorer mothers and fathers are likely to be less involved in their children’s lives are unfounded, according to research. A new study argues that less well-off parents are just as likely to help with homework, play games and read with their children as those from wealthier backgrounds. Researchers from Bristol University and Cardiff University analysed data on 1,665 UK households looking at how often mothers and fathers were involved with their children’s leisure activities and those that have been linked to success at school. The findings show that overall, more than half of parents said that during the previous week, they had read to their child and played games with them on at least four days. The proportions were similar for helping with homework, eating together and watching TV together.”(more)