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What Canadian Parents Are Saying
Every family is different. Together, their experiences reveal something bigger. Canadian Parent regularly asks parents across the country about the issues shaping family life today.
say modern parenting is harder than it was 30 years ago
7,305 parent responses
Explore the Resultssay elementary students should not be allowed to use AI for schoolwork
6,788 parent responses
Explore the Resultssay kids should be at least 12 before being allowed to stay home alone
6,051 parent responses
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Through original parent research, practical resources and an active community of more than 450,000 Canadian parents, we explore the questions, decisions and issues shaping family life in Canada.
Our goal is simple: give Canadian parents a voice and make their collective experiences useful.
Latest Canadian Parent Research
New insights from parents across Canada.
Over 88% of Canadian Parents Say They Should Track Their Teen’s Phone Location
88.2% of respondents supported parents tracking their teenager’s location.
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When Should Kids Walk to School Alone? Nearly 6 in 10 Canadian Parents Say Wait Until at Least 11
59.1% of respondents selected an age of at least 11.
4,431 respondents
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Elementary School Homework Study 2026: Nearly 7 in 10 Canadian Parents Support Homework
69.9% of respondents supported homework for elementary school students.
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