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Survey data shows children bring ‘high levels of happiness’ to everyday activities

March 27, 2025
Survey data shows children bring ‘high levels of happiness’ to everyday activities

A recent analysis of U.S. survey data found that children tend to bring “high levels of happiness” to activities such as mealtimes, socializing, and household activities. 

Ken Burchfiel, a research fellow at the Institute for Family Studies, said in an analysis published on Thursday that American Time Use Survey (ATUS) data shows “everyday activities are actually more enjoyable when children are present.”

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