78 per cent of parents of primary school children feel happier after going for a walk with their child, according to new research released for Living Streets’ International Walk to School Month.
The YouGov poll asked parents of 5–11-year-olds who attend school for their favourite ways to spend time with their child. Spending time outdoors (68%) topped the list, followed by playing games (65%) and going for a walk (60%).
Parents who responded to the poll to say they walk their child to school were more likely to enjoy spending time chatting on the journey to school (62%) than those who answered saying they drive their child to school (45%).
Living Streets is the UK charity behind the biggest walk to school campaign. They are encouraging families to leave the car at home for International Walk to School Month this October with free resources available for use in the classroom and for families, including an Autumn Street Safari.
Source – Living Streets