Survey

We want to know:

What do you REALLY think about being a parent/carer in Neath Port Talbot County Borough?

Please tell us by completing this anonymous survey and using the ‘submit’ button at the end to send it to us.

The results will be posted at the end of the survey period and will be used to help determine the kinds of activities and issues The Parent Network will become involved with.

You are:	Female Male
How old are you?	Under 20 21-25 26-30 31-35	36-40 41-45 46-50 50+
Relationship Status	Married / Civil Partners Living Together Dating Single
How many children do you have/care for?
What are their ages?	Pregnant 0-3 4-8	9-12 13-18 19-25
How would you describe yourself as a parent / carer? (Tick all that apply)	Natural / Biological Parent Foster Parent Adoptive Parent Step Parent Primary Caregiver Lone Parent Full Time Parent Part Time Parent Stay At Home Parent Working Parent Other
	Other

Do you think being a parent / carer is easier or more difficult than you anticipated?	Easier More Difficult What I expected
Do you think there is enough support for parents / carers?	Yes	No
Do you find it easy to get information about parenting?	Yes	No
If you have an issue, or need help or information, where / who do you usually turn to?
Do you think all parents / carers should be offered courses on parenting skills?	Yes	No
If you said 'yes', would you participate in the courses?	Definately Probably Maybe No
As a parent / carer, do you feel you are able to voice your opinions and views?	Yes Sometimes No
As a parent / carer, do you feel your opinions and views are really listened to?	Yes Sometimes No
As a parent / carer in NPT, what issues concern you most?	Baby Care - Public Facilities Bullying Childcare Availability Affordability Computers / Internet Disabled Access Drugs / Alcohol / Smoking Environment Health Services Family Friendly Policies Mobile Phones Parenting Support Play / Sport / Recreation for younger children for older children Public Safety / Crime Public Transportation Schools / Education Support Services Television / Advertising Other:
	Other