The Five Big Questions

Conducted by Ipos MORI on behalf of The Royal Foundation, ‘Five Big Questions on the Under-Fives’ will give people across the UK the opportunity to provide their view on raising the next generation. The survey contains five short questions on the first-hand experiences of parents, families and carers.

Question 1: What do you believe is most important for children growing up in the UK today to live a happy adult life?

A) Good physical and mental health

B) Good friendships and relationships

C) Access to opportunities

D) Access to a good education

Question 2: Which of these statements is closest to your opinion?

A) It is primarily the responsibility of parents to give children aged 0-5 the best chance of health and happiness

B) It is primarily the responsibility of others in society to give children aged 0-5 the best chance of health and happiness

C) It is the shared responsibility of parents and others in society to give children aged 0-5 the best chance of health and happiness

D) Don’t know

Question 3: How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The mental health and wellbeing of parents and carers has a great impact on the development of their child(ren).

A) Strongly agree

B) Tend to agree

C) Neither agree nor disagree

D) Tend to disagree

E) Strongly disagree

Question 4: Which of the following is closest to your opinion of what influences how children develop from the start of pregnancy to age 5?

A) Mostly the traits a child is born with (i.e. nature)

B) Mostly the experiences of a child in the early years (i.e. nurture)

C) Both nature and nurture equally

D) Don’t know

Question 5: Which period of a child and young person’s life do you think is the most important for health and happiness in adulthood?

Start of pregnancy to 5 years
5-11 years (primary school)
11-16 years (secondary school)
16-18 years (further education)
18-24 years (young adulthood)
All equally important
Don’t know

Extra Question: Is there anything else that you would like to tell us about your views on the early years of childhood?