Too Busy For Quality Time? The Average Family Doesn’t Have Time For Days Out

You would think that midterm break is the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with the little ones, but it turns out the average family only embarks on a day out together three times a year.

Researchers found that parents are too busy at the weekend as they catch up on work and household chores.

The study revealed that three in ten parents claim they are too tired to do anything with their children in their spare time and one in ten mums and dads admit they don’t have time to plan family days out.

Midweek quality time is cut down by individual activities such as soccer practice, ballet and mum’s book club.

Sadly, the study found that one in 15 families never enjoy a day out all together.

Make quality family time your priority this midterm

Jo Cooper of NCP car parks who conducted the survey said: “Our lives are becoming busier than ever, and as the children get older, their spare time is taken up with school during the week and various clubs at weekends.

”This leaves little time for families to enjoy some quality time together.

“However, It’s important to get away from everyday life every now and then and make the most of day together,” she said.

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