A recent survey shows over 60% of parents find back-to-school expenses highly burdensome, with 33% incurring an average debt of €376. The total projected spending is €1,450 for primary school and €1,560 for secondary school parents, representing steep increases from last year. Many parents must deny their children school items due to costs, and family holidays are often sacrificed. 64% of surveyed parents feel back-to-school costs are a burden, with widespread calls for more school support in managing these expenses.
Over 60% of parents surveyed expressed significant financial burden due to back-to-school costs, with 33% of them going into debt averaging €376.
The anticipated total spending for parents this year is €1,450 for primary school and €1,560 for secondary school children, reflecting increases from last year.
Family holidays are the primary sacrifice made to accommodate school expenses, and almost one in five parents reported spending less on food.
The survey indicates that 64% of parents believe back-to-school costs are a burden, a slight rise from the previous year, prompting calls for schools to provide more support.
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