Child poverty: Survey: Financial worries of parents increasing
Is the money enough for heating, clothing and food for the family? Many mothers and fathers express doubts. The proportion has increased significantly since the beginning of last year.
A recent survey by Forsa for Save the Children found that 27% of parents in Germany worry they won't be able to cover basic family needs like heating, clothing, or food in the next 12 months. This represents a rise from 25% in September 2024 and 15% in January 2025. The survey of 1,001 parents of minors, conducted from July 13-30, also found that 21% said non-essential expenses like children's hobbies or vacations were not affordable.
Save the Children described the trend as alarming, noting many children are missing out on everyday experiences.
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