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| Question | Source | Years | Waves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importance of teaching children to help others 5. To help others when they need help | GSS | 1986–2024 | 23 |
| Importance of teaching a child to think for themselves 3. To think for himself or herself | GSS | 1986–2024 | 23 |
| Importance of teaching children to work hard 4. To work hard | GSS | 1986–2024 | 23 |
| Importance of being popular for a child to learn 2. To be well-liked or popular | GSS | 1986–2024 | 23 |
| Importance of obedience for children • To obey | GSS | 1986–2024 | 23 |
| Approval of spanking to discipline children Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that it is sometimes necessary to discipline a child with a good, hard spanking? | GSS | 1986–2024 | 22 |
| No impact from childcare being closed Which if any of the following occurred in the last 4 weeks as a result of childcare being closed or unavailable? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2021–2022 | 21 |
| Other impact of childcare being closed Which if any of the following occurred in the last 4 weeks as a result of childcare being closed or unavailable? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2021–2022 | 21 |
| Other result of childcare unavailability Which if any of the following occurred in the last 4 weeks as a result of childcare being closed, unavailable, unaffordable, or because you are concerned about your child's safety in care? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2023–2024 | 12 |
| No result from childcare unavailability Which if any of the following occurred in the last 4 weeks as a result of childcare being closed, unavailable, unaffordable, or because you are concerned about your child's safety in care? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2023–2024 | 12 |
| Children unable to attend childcare in last 4 weeks At any time in the last 4 weeks, were any children in the household unable to attend daycare or another childcare arrangement as a result of child care being closed, unavailable, unaffordable, or because you are concerned about your child's safety in care? Please include before school care, after school care, and all other forms of childcare that were unavailable. Select only one answer. | Household Pulse | 2023–2024 | 12 |
| Used family day care provider in last 7 days In the last 7 days, did your household use any of the following individuals or arrangements to look after the children in the household. Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2022–2023 | 9 |
| Used Head Start program in last 7 days In the last 7 days, did your household use any of the following individuals or arrangements to look after the children in the household. Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2022–2023 | 9 |
| Used childcare or day care center in last 7 days In the last 7 days, did your household use any of the following individuals or arrangements to look after the children in the household. Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2022–2023 | 9 |
| Used none of the listed childcare arrangements in last 7 days In the last 7 days, did your household use any of the following individuals or arrangements to look after the children in the household. Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2022–2023 | 9 |
| Paid for childcare in the last 7 days When the children were in these care settings, did you or anyone in the household PAY for childcare? Select only one answer. | Household Pulse | 2022–2023 | 9 |
| Used relative other than parent for childcare in last 7 days In the last 7 days, did your household use any of the following individuals or arrangements to look after the children in the household. Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2022–2023 | 9 |
| Used nursery or preschool in last 7 days In the last 7 days, did your household use any of the following individuals or arrangements to look after the children in the household. Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2022–2023 | 9 |
| Used before care, aftercare, or summer camp in last 7 days In the last 7 days, did your household use any of the following individuals or arrangements to look after the children in the household. Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2022–2023 | 9 |
| Used non-relative caregiver in last 7 days In the last 7 days, did your household use any of the following individuals or arrangements to look after the children in the household. Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2022–2023 | 9 |
| Child quality: independence or respect for elders (Although there are a number of qualities that people feel that children should have, every person thinks that some are more important than others. I am going to read you pairs of desirable qualities. For each pair please tell me which one you think is more important for a child to have:) independence or respect for elders | ANES | 1992–2024 | 8 |
| Child quality: curiosity or good manners (Although there are a number of qualities that people feel that children should have, every person thinks that some are more important than others. I am going to read you pairs of desirable qualities. For each pair please tell me which one you think is more important for a child to have:) curiosity or good manners | ANES | 1992–2024 | 8 |
| Child quality: obedience or self-reliance (Although there are a number of qualities that people feel that children should have, every person thinks that some are more important than others. I am going to read you pairs of desirable qualities. For each pair please tell me which one you think is more important for a child to have:) obedience or self-reliance | ANES | 1992–2024 | 8 |
| Child quality: considerate or well-behaved (Although there are a number of qualities that people feel that children should have, every person thinks that some are more important than others. I am going to read you pairs of desirable qualities. For each pair please tell me which one you think is more important for a child to have:) being considerate or well behaved | ANES | 1992–2024 | 8 |
| Children unable to attend childcare during the pandemic Next we are going to ask about the childcare arrangements for children in the household. At any time in the last 4 weeks, were any children in the household unable to attend daycare or another childcare arrangement because of the coronavirus pandemic? Please include before school care, after school care, and all other forms of childcare that were unavailable. Select only one answer. | Household Pulse | 2021 | 6 |
| Desirability of a child acting like a boy or girl 7. That he acts like a boy (she acts like a girl) | GSS | 1973–1983 | 6 |
| Honesty as a desirable quality in a child 3. That he is honest | GSS | 1973–1983 | 6 |
| Child obeying parents as a desirable quality 9. That he obeys his parents well | GSS | 1973–1983 | 6 |
| Good manners as a desirable quality in children • That he has good manners | GSS | 1973–1983 | 6 |
| Child quality: interested in how and why things happen 12. That he is interested in how and why things happen | GSS | 1973–1983 | 6 |
| Child quality: gets along with other children 8. That he gets along well with other children | GSS | 1973–1983 | 6 |
| Good sense and sound judgment as a desirable trait in children 5. That he has good sense and sound judgment | GSS | 1973–1983 | 6 |
| Importance of a child trying hard to succeed 2. That he tries hard to succeed | GSS | 1973–1983 | 6 |
| Child quality: considerate of others 11. That he is considerate of others | GSS | 1973–1983 | 6 |
| Neat and clean as a desirable quality in a child 4. That he is neat and clean | GSS | 1973–1983 | 6 |
| Importance of a child being a good student 13. That he is a good student | GSS | 1973–1983 | 6 |
| Child quality: being responsible 10. That he is responsible | GSS | 1973–1983 | 6 |
| Child quality: self-control 6. That he has self-control | GSS | 1973–1983 | 6 |
| How the baby in the household is fed How is the baby in your household fed (in addition to any solid foods the baby may be consuming)? If there is more than one baby, please report on the youngest. | Household Pulse | 2023 | 3 |
| Honesty as a desirable quality in a child, version Y 3. That a child is honest | GSS | 1980–1986 | 3 |
| Good manners as a desirable quality in children (version Y) • That a child has good manners | GSS | 1980–1986 | 3 |
| Child obeying parents as a desirable quality, version Y 9. That a child obeys his or her parents well | GSS | 1980–1986 | 3 |
| Child quality: interested in how things happen (version Y) 12. That a child is interested in how and why things happen | GSS | 1980–1986 | 3 |
| Desirability of a child acting like a boy or girl (version Y) 7. That he acts like a boy or she acts like a girl | GSS | 1980–1986 | 3 |
| Child quality: considerate of others (version Y) 11. That a child is considerate of others" | GSS | 1980–1986 | 3 |
| Importance of a child trying hard to succeed, version Y 2. That a child tries hard to succeed | GSS | 1980–1986 | 3 |
| Importance of a child being a good student, version Y 13. That a child is a good student | GSS | 1980–1986 | 3 |
| Child quality: neat and clean (ranked, Version Y) 4. That a child is neat and clean | GSS | 1980–1986 | 3 |
| Good sense and sound judgment as a child trait, version Y 5. That a child has good sense and sound judgment | GSS | 1980–1986 | 3 |
| Child quality: being responsible, version Y 10. That a child is responsible | GSS | 1980–1986 | 3 |
| Child quality: gets along with others (version Y) 8. That a child gets along well with other children | GSS | 1980–1986 | 3 |
| Child quality: self-control (version Y) 6. That a child has self-control | GSS | 1980–1986 | 3 |
| Weekly hours of unpaid childcare used In the past week, how many hours did you use the unpaid childcare you just mentioned? | Fed SHED | 2024–2025 | 2 |
| Did not use unpaid childcare in past week Did not use unpaid childcare - In the past week, did you use any of the following forms of unpaid childcare (select all that apply)? | Fed SHED | 2024–2025 | 2 |
| Used other unpaid childcare in past week Other unpaid childcare (please specify) - In the past week, did you use any of the following forms of unpaid childcare (select all that apply)? | Fed SHED | 2024–2025 | 2 |
| Used free preschool or Head Start in past week Headstart or another preschool that you don't pay for - In the past week, did you use any of the following forms of unpaid childcare (select all that apply)? | Fed SHED | 2024–2025 | 2 |
| Whether lack of discipline at home caused person's situation G. In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary)'s situation MIGHT be caused by lacking discipline in the home? | GSS | 2002–2024 | 2 |
| Who should provide preschool childcare People have different views on childcare for children under school age. Who do you think should primarily provide childcare? | GSS | 2012–2022 | 2 |
| Who should pay for preschool childcare costs Who do you think should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age? | GSS | 2012–2022 | 2 |
| Who makes decisions about raising children Who usually makes/made the decisions about how to bring up your children? | GSS | 2002–2012 | 2 |
| Importance of being cooperative or self-reliant TWO, it is more important to be a self-reliant person able to take care of oneself | ANES | 1990–2000 | 2 |
| Children should be obedient or think for themselves Which of these would you say is more important in preparing children for life… | GSS | 1993–1994 | 2 |
| Likelihood a student would spread rumors about classmates How likely in your opinion is it (VIGNAME) would spread rumors about his/her classmates? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Used public preschool or Head Start before COVID-19 Public preschool, Head Start, or Early Head Start - Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, did you regularly use any of the following types of child care: | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Used child care from someone outside household before COVID-19 Someone else living outside your household - Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, did you regularly use any of the following types of child care: | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Used grandparent child care before COVID-19 A grandparent who is not living with you - Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, did you regularly use any of the following types of child care: | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Child care access disrupted by COVID-19 Has your access to child care been disrupted since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Used private daycare or preschool before COVID-19 A private daycare, private preschool, or child care center - Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, did you regularly use any of the following types of child care: | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Likelihood a youth's situation improves on its own I. In your opinion, how likely is it that this youth's/child's situation will improve on its own? Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely? | GSS | 2002 | 1 |
| Knows what third child does on weekends C. Third listed child? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Knows what fourth child does on weekends D. Fourth listed child? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Time spent with third child C. Third listed child? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Time spent with first child A. First listed child? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Knows what second child does on weekends B. Second listed child? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Time spent with fourth child D. Fourth listed child? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Time spent with second child B. Second listed child? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Knows what first child does on weekends A. First listed child? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Obedience and respect for authority as key child virtues Obedience and respect for authority are the most important virtues children should learn. | GSS | 1994 | 1 |
| Parents often don't know where their children are D. Parents often don't know where their children are or what they are doing. | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Influence of network TV commercials on children D. Commercials on network television. | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Parental love and attention compared with 10 years ago B. The love, care and attention they receive from their parents. | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Time children have with parents compared with 10 years ago I. The time children have with their parents. | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Children get in trouble more when both parents work H. When both parents work, children are more likely to get into trouble. | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Influence of rock music on children E. Rock music. | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Parents today doing worse job than their own parents B. Parents today are not doing as good a job as their own parents did. | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Parents don't spend enough time with their children G. Parents today don't spend enough time with their children. | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Influence of network TV programs on children C. Programs on network television. | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Children's moral and religious training compared with 10 years ago D. Their moral or religious training. | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Role of child-care providers in children's lives Many adults play roles in the lives of children. Please rate the following as very good, good, fairly good, fairly bad, or very bad. D. Child-care providers | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Parental supervision of children compared with 10 years ago E. The supervision and discipline they receive from their parents. | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Role of grandparents in children's lives Many adults play roles in the lives of children. Please rate the following as very good, good, fairly good, fairly bad, or very bad. C. Grandparents | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Role of fathers in children's lives Many adults play roles in the lives of children. Please rate the following as very good, good, fairly good, fairly bad, or very bad. B. Fathers | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Role of mothers in children's lives Many adults play roles in the lives of children. Please rate the following as very good, good, fairly good, fairly bad, or very bad. A. Mothers | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Parents today have a hard time making ends meet E. Parents today have a hard time making ends meet. | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Children acquiring job skills compared with 10 years ago H. Acquiring the skills needed to get a good job. | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Role of clergy in children's lives Many adults play roles in the lives of children. Please rate the following as very good, good, fairly good, fairly bad, or very bad. F. Priests, ministers and rabbis | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Child should never talk back to parents B. A child should never be allowed to talk back to his parents, or else he will lose respect for them | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Role of teachers in children's lives Many adults play roles in the lives of children. Please rate the following as very good, good, fairly good, fairly bad, or very bad. E. Teachers | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Parenting is harder today than it used to be A. The job of parent is more difficult today than it used to be. | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Influence of children's TV programs on children B. Children's programs on television. | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Parents feel uncertain about the right way to raise children C. Parents today often feel uncertain about what is the right thing to do in raising their children. | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Influence of movies on children A. Movies. | GSS | 1990 | 1 |
| Suitability of public day care for a child under 3 A. A public day care center? | GSS | 1988 | 1 |
| Suitability of a friend or neighbor for a child under 3 D. A neighbor or friend? | GSS | 1988 | 1 |
| Suitability of a relative caring for a child under 3 E. A relative? | GSS | 1988 | 1 |
| Suitability of private day care for a child under 3 B. A private day care center? | GSS | 1988 | 1 |
| Suitability of a babysitter for a child under 3 C. A babysitter? | GSS | 1988 | 1 |
| Government action when parents refuse medical treatment for child F. The parents refuse essential medical treatment for the child because of their religious beliefs. | GSS | 1985 | 1 |
| Government action when parents regularly beat child E. The parents regularly beat the child. | GSS | 1985 | 1 |
| Government action when parents let child stay out late C. The parents regularly let the child stay out late at night without knowing where the child is. | GSS | 1985 | 1 |
| Government action when parents neglect child's food and clothing D. The parents fail to provide the child with proper food and clothing. | GSS | 1985 | 1 |
| Government action when child skips school B. The child frequently skips school and the parents don't do anything about it. | GSS | 1985 | 1 |
| Government action when child uses drugs A. The child uses drugs and the parents don't do anything about it. | GSS | 1985 | 1 |
| Government action when parents homeschool child G. The parents refuse to send their child to school because they wish to educate the child at home. | GSS | 1985 | 1 |
| Importance of good sense and judgment in children, version Z E. That he has good sense and sound judgment | GSS | 1980 | 1 |
| Importance of child being considerate of others K. That he is considerate of others | GSS | 1980 | 1 |
| Importance of child obeying parents, version Z I. That he obeys his parents well | GSS | 1980 | 1 |
| Importance of a child acting like a boy or girl (version Z) G. That he acts like a boy (she acts likes a girl) | GSS | 1980 | 1 |
| Importance of child getting along with others (version Z) H. That he gets along well with other children | GSS | 1980 | 1 |
| Importance of a child trying hard to succeed, version Z B. That he tries hard to succeed | GSS | 1980 | 1 |
| Importance of self-control for a child F. That he has self-control | GSS | 1980 | 1 |
| Child quality: interested in how things happen (version Z) L. That he is interested in how and why things happen | GSS | 1980 | 1 |
| Importance of child being responsible, version Z J. That he is responsible | GSS | 1980 | 1 |
| Importance of honesty in a child, version Z C. That he is honest | GSS | 1980 | 1 |
| Whether young people should obey elders or think for themselves B. Second, the younger generation should be taught to think for themselves even though they may do something their elders disapprove of. | GSS | 1980 | 1 |
| Importance of a child being a good student, version Z M. That he is a good student | GSS | 1980 | 1 |
| Importance of good manners in children (version Z) A. That he has good manners | GSS | 1980 | 1 |
| Importance of a child being neat and clean D. That he is neat and clean | GSS | 1980 | 1 |