UK Wedding News
14/06/2016
The research, which has been conducted by The Car People, surveyed 2,000 parents in the UK. It was revealed that, on average, a parent will make 47 car journeys for their children each month, travelling some 250 miles. This adds up to 11 hours and 42 minutes in pick-ups and drop-offs, as well as a further 5 hours and 18 minutes spent waiting around for their children to get ready for the ride.
It's probably not surprising that one in four parents admitted they felt like a taxi driver for their children, and if the parent was to charge for the journeys, 'Dad's Taxi' could have earned an average of £14,868 in a year. This increases to £28,065 in London.
However, almost half of respondents said they enjoy time in the car with their offspring. A further 66% of parents from Glasgow said the journeys gives them a chance to talk and bond with their child.
Interestingly, when it comes to when the children are older, two fifths of parents believe that they will never stop offering lifts to their children – regardless of age, while 20% of mums would rather drive their children, rather than risk their safety using public transport.
Elsewhere, parents with the most children seem to get more gossip out of their passengers during car journeys, with more than half of mums saying their child has shared a secret with them in the car. This compares to a third of fathers.
A fifth of 25-34 year old parents also had the 'sex talk' with their children whilst in the car, while 20% of dads said that offering a lift has given them the opportunity to meet their child's girlfriend or boyfriend.
46% of dads felt like they sacrifice their social life in order to taxi their children around. Similarly, two-thirds of parents with four or more children said their social life suffers because they spend so much time driving their kids around.
A third of parents aged over 55 still feel like they work as a full-time taxi driver for their offspring; while one in 10 parents aged 25-34 admit they are fed up of running Dad's Taxi service.
A spokesperson from The Car People said: "We like to think that, deep down, most of us cherish these precious moments with our beloved offspring. In the years to come, once they've flown the nest (or are asking for petrol money of their own), we might just miss the last-minute rushing, the unnecessarily loud music blaring through their headphones, and that quick quip of 'cheers dad!' or 'thanks mum!' right before they close the door."
(JP)
20/03/2020
LeToya Luckett-Walker Is Pregnant
Charlotte Crosby Finds New Romance
Lydia Bright Gets Candid About Giving Birth
Lana Del Ray Splits From Boyfriend
Angelica Ross Learns Of Boyfriend's Secret Life
Ashley Graham's Breastfeeding Struggle
Susanna Reid's Mother's Day Plans
Lin-Manuel Miranda Homeschooling Kids
Kristen Bell Speaks Of Pride For Daughters
Prince George & Princess Charlotte Now Homeschooled
Survey Reveals How Much Parents Could Earn By Driving Their Children Around
A new survey has suggested that parents could earn almost £15,000 a year – just from taxiing their children around.The research, which has been conducted by The Car People, surveyed 2,000 parents in the UK. It was revealed that, on average, a parent will make 47 car journeys for their children each month, travelling some 250 miles. This adds up to 11 hours and 42 minutes in pick-ups and drop-offs, as well as a further 5 hours and 18 minutes spent waiting around for their children to get ready for the ride.
It's probably not surprising that one in four parents admitted they felt like a taxi driver for their children, and if the parent was to charge for the journeys, 'Dad's Taxi' could have earned an average of £14,868 in a year. This increases to £28,065 in London.
However, almost half of respondents said they enjoy time in the car with their offspring. A further 66% of parents from Glasgow said the journeys gives them a chance to talk and bond with their child.
- - - - - - Advertisement - - - - - -
Interestingly, when it comes to when the children are older, two fifths of parents believe that they will never stop offering lifts to their children – regardless of age, while 20% of mums would rather drive their children, rather than risk their safety using public transport.
Elsewhere, parents with the most children seem to get more gossip out of their passengers during car journeys, with more than half of mums saying their child has shared a secret with them in the car. This compares to a third of fathers.
A fifth of 25-34 year old parents also had the 'sex talk' with their children whilst in the car, while 20% of dads said that offering a lift has given them the opportunity to meet their child's girlfriend or boyfriend.
46% of dads felt like they sacrifice their social life in order to taxi their children around. Similarly, two-thirds of parents with four or more children said their social life suffers because they spend so much time driving their kids around.
A third of parents aged over 55 still feel like they work as a full-time taxi driver for their offspring; while one in 10 parents aged 25-34 admit they are fed up of running Dad's Taxi service.
A spokesperson from The Car People said: "We like to think that, deep down, most of us cherish these precious moments with our beloved offspring. In the years to come, once they've flown the nest (or are asking for petrol money of their own), we might just miss the last-minute rushing, the unnecessarily loud music blaring through their headphones, and that quick quip of 'cheers dad!' or 'thanks mum!' right before they close the door."
(JP)
Top stories
20/03/2020
LeToya Luckett-Walker Is Pregnant
Charlotte Crosby Finds New Romance
Lydia Bright Gets Candid About Giving Birth
Lana Del Ray Splits From Boyfriend
Angelica Ross Learns Of Boyfriend's Secret Life
Ashley Graham's Breastfeeding Struggle
Susanna Reid's Mother's Day Plans
Lin-Manuel Miranda Homeschooling Kids
Kristen Bell Speaks Of Pride For Daughters
Prince George & Princess Charlotte Now Homeschooled
