Nursery World - A third of UK parents 'struggling' financially

A new poll commissioned by charity 4children has found that almost a third of British parents are ‘struggling to cope’.

The survey of more than 2,000 parents in the UK also found that almost half considered themselves to be 'facing financial struggles'.

The charity pointed out a ‘triple hardship’ facing families, including a lack of hope in the future, as only a third of parents believed their children’s standard of living would be better than their own.

Imelda Redmond, 4Children’s chief executive, said, ‘These results issue a triple warning – many families across the country are on the edge, struggling financially and are finding it difficult to be optimistic about their children’s futures.’

The charity’s survey coincides with the launch of its new inquiry into the challenges and opportunities of family life in the UK: ‘Britain’s Families: Thriving or Surviving.’

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