What parents say is extremely or very important for their children as adults
Percent of U.S. parents saying extremely or very important, 2023 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Honest and ethical (94%). Lowest: Similar political beliefs to parents (16%).
- Honest and ethical: 94%
- Hardworking: 88%
- Helps others in need: 81%
Source: Lifeway Research, Parents Want to Raise Ethical Kids, Not Necessarily Religious Ones · Article published 2023-02-03.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Honest and ethical (94%). Lowest: Similar political beliefs to parents (16%). Honest and ethical: 94%. Hardworking: 88%. Helps others in need: 81%.
Who published this data?
Lifeway Research, 2023. Source: Lifeway Research, Parents Want to Raise Ethical Kids, Not Necessarily Religious Ones (https://research.lifeway.com/2023/02/03/parents-want-to-raise-ethical-kids-not-necessarily-religious-ones/).
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