Facts
Almost all of the parents and caregivers involved in a recent study — some 94% — said they see a relationship between the amount of meaningful time adults spend with children and the way kids deal with such major issues as substance abuse and discipline. Yet the parents in approximately 3.5 million households — representing 7 million youngsters — spend an hour or less a week in some type of activity with their children such as taking a walk or playing catch.
Source: KidsPeace.org, July 30 Register illustration by Tim Rauch