When it comes to raising a child, it’s all hands on deck — the average working parent relies on six different people to support their child’s growth and development.<br /><br />That’s according to a survey of 2,000 working parents of children under the age of 10. <br /><br />Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Lightbridge Academy, the survey found that family members such as their child’s grandparents (46%), extended family such as aunts, uncles and cousins (27%) and siblings (26%) are included in their “village,” as well as their best friend (17%) and neighbors (8%).<br /><br />This network even extends beyond parents’ inner circle, as they’re also looking to their child’s teachers (47%) and the faculty at their child’s school or daycare (33%) for support. On average, children spend four days a week with their support system, though 16% of working parents say they depend on them every single day of the week.
