Weird but true: lockdown has made many families happier

The Guardian – Jamie Doward

Some people may disagree, but a new study suggests that lockdown has strengthened many parents’ relationships with their children. The research, published by the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the University of Essex, finds that around a quarter of parents report that their relationship with their children has improved since the government introduced its stay-at-home policy. Less than 5% said it had become worse. The results are based on research for the Understanding Society Covid-19 survey, a nationally representative study that collected data from 5,500 parents.

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