Trends & Prospective

Three-Quarters (74%) Of Canadian Moms Concerned About Their Children's Ability To Compete In Global Economy

Virtually All (98%) Think It Is Important To Encourage Learning At Home; Nine-in-Ten (92%) Now More Inclined To Choose Educational Entertainment For Children

Moms More Keen Than Dads On Reading With Their Children At A Young Age (78% when Children are Less than 1 Year Old)

BC Boasts Two Million Volunteers

BC's Volunteer Commitment Runs Deep - Average of 22.8 Hours Per Month

Helping Others (38%) and Personal Satisfaction of Doing Good (25%) Most Rewarding Aspects of Volunteering

Quality Of BC's Post-Secondary Education Is Solid

BC Residents Concerned About Tuition Costs And Accessibility

BC Government Perceived To Be Making Inroads With Its Addition Of Student Spaces

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Part 4: 43% Of Parents Think They're Doing A Better Job Of Parenting Than Their Parents Did

60% Say Their Own Clumsiness Is Responsible For Their Stained Shirts

Part 3: Parents Spending More Time With Their Children... "Lack of Attention From Parents" Considered By Most (70%) To Be A Severe Negative Risk Factor

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