Most American parents are positive about their family life, but money is an issue that concerns them.

A 2008 LifeWay Research study of 1,077 Americans with children under 18 living at home found that 76% agree that they give enough time to their children, but only 56% agree their families enjoy enough relaxing times together.

Eighty-seven percent of parents believe it's important to teach their children how to have a relationship with God. But, in another study conducted in 2007 for the B&H Books-published title The Parent Adventure, only 55% of parents agree they try to take their children to worship services on a regular basis.

"Most parents not only want their children to have a belief in God, but also a relationship with God, yet many parents are failing to make the introduction," said Scott McConnell, associate director of LifeWay Research and a co-author of the book. "Churches must prove they are ready to help parents make this connection or they will continue to only see those parents who feel most strongly about teaching their children to know God."

Financially speaking, just over half from the 2008 study-52%-agree that their households bring in adequate income to support their lifestyles. While many are dissatisfied, only 50% of those surveyed agree that their families have a financial plan for the future.

Source: Lifeway Research

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