A research group led by Professor Shinya Hayasaka of the Tokyo City University Advanced Research Laboratories Research Center investigated the living conditions of parents raising children in the three prefectures of Tokyo, Iwate, and Okinawa. It was found that the burden of switching between work and housework and preparing lunch was increasing due to the influence of.
In the survey, 3 parents with school-aged children in three prefectures asked about their living conditions through a research company in January.According to the report, as anxiety about children among behavior restrictions, 319% cited lack of exercise, 1% education, 59.9% health, and 54.5% mental problems.
There were many parents in Tokyo who felt that there was an impact on changes in the child-rearing environment.As for the positive effects, 67.5% answered that they had more time to talk with their children, 61.3% felt that they had more time to play with their children, and 28.8% felt that they were getting closer to their children.
On the other hand, 39.5% of the respondents said that they could work while working, 34.2% said that they could not concentrate on their work, and 34.2% said that they could not switch between work and childcare well.
43.9% of parents said that they were "preparing for lunch for their children", 42.9% said that they were "increasing children's watching TV and playing games", and 40.8% said that it was difficult for them to go out with their children. ing.It can be said that changes in the child-rearing environment have led to an increase in the burden on parents, but the research group believes that parental support is needed.
Paper information:[Japan Health Development Magazine] Current status and issues of families with school-aged children in the spread of new coronavirus infectious diseases
