When it comes to how the state treats whether or not a person decides to have children, do you think the philosophy should be more...

When it comes to how the state treats whether or not a person decides to have children, do you think the philosophy should be more... Published on 12 May 2023 → Survey conducted on 12 May 2023 on 6994 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Having children is a personal choice that the state should neither discourage nor assist

74%

Having children is a social good that should be encouraged by the state with various forms of assistance like tax breaks

14%

Don't know

11%

Having children is a personal choice that the state should neither discourage nor assist

74%

Having children is a social good that should be encouraged by the state with various forms of assistance like tax breaks

14%

Don't know

11%

Labour members on the next chancellor, tax, welfare, and the triple lock

The YouGov Big Survey on Family

Section two: family and friends

When it comes to the government balancing their budget, which of the following do you think should be their priority?

Would you support or oppose allowing councils to levy a 'tourist tax' in the form of a small additional charge per night on all hotel, B&B and short term let stays in their area?

Would you support or oppose a ban on under 16s from buying high-caffeine energy drinks (such as Red Bull or Monster)?

Do people on low incomes bringing up children need more support from the benefits system?

Should it be legal for parents to smack their children?

Should the death penalty be reintroduced for the murder of a child?