A recent survey reveals that a significant number of grandparents are worried about the costs associated with caring for their grandchildren this summer. Over 53% of grandparents are expected to provide care, averaging over £21 per day per child, a rise from previous years. Additionally, 12% will care every day during the holidays and 33% will help two to three times weekly. Activities planned include trips to theme parks, zoos, sports camps, and go-karting, indicating both financial and experiential considerations for grandparents.
A quarter of grandparents are concerned about the cost of looking after their grandchildren this summer, with 53 percent planning to step in to provide care. More than 21 per day is spent by grandparents on average for each child, which has increased from 15.80 per day last year. Given financial pressures, 12 percent will care for grandchildren every day, while 33 percent plan to assist two to three times weekly.
Grandparents plan various activities for their grandchildren, including caravan trips, theme park outings, visits to zoos or safari parks, sports camps, and go-karting. 26 percent state they are somewhat worried about the costs involved in these experiences.
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