The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) families and social capital research group conducted a survey of 1,112 parents of children aged eight to 12 in England, Scotland and Wales. More than half the parents were mothers and most were working class by occupation. Further in-depth interviews followed with 755 of the parents.
The report, Resources in Parenting: Access to Capitals, said that more than 60 per cent of those surveyed felt that parents did not necessarily need professional advice and guidance to help them bring up their children.
Nearly 90 per cent agreed that family and friends were the most appropriate source of support for parents.
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