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Think of a child under 3 years old whose parents both have full-time jobs. How suitable do you think each of these child care arrangements would be for the child? D. A neighbor or friend?
Suitability of a friend or neighbor for a child under 3 · Asked in 1 wave, 1988 · 1,414 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Very suitable | Somewhat suitable | Not very suitable | Not at all suitable | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 28% | 46% | 19% | 7% | 1414 | ±3 | |
| 18–29 | 32% | 45% | 17% | 6% | 337 | ±6 | |
| 30–44 |
General Social Survey 1988 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1988 | 1988-02-12 to 1988-04-26 | face to face | 1,481 | 1,414 |
| 28% |
| 49% |
| 18% |
| 5% |
| 464 |
| ±5 |
| 45–64 | 25% | 47% | 20% | 8% | 330 | ±6 |
| 65+ | 26% | 42% | 20% | 12% | 280 | ±6 |