Battle of the parents

Figures show the proportion of parents rates as good or excellent on each issue by their children:

Gives good advice without preaching

Mum 59 per cent
Dad 38 per cent

Can talk things through without losing temper

Mum 60 per cent
Dad 44 per cent

Listens to me

Mum 77 per cent
Dad 53 per cent

Knows my best friends' names

Mum 84 per cent
Dad 45 per cent

Is interested in what's going on in my life

Mum 91 per cent
Dad 61 per cent

Makes an effort to spend time with me

Mum 73 per cent
Dad 47 per cent

Helps me with my homework when I need it

Mum 73 per cent
Dad 54 per cent

Makes an effort for my birthday

Mum 93 per cent
Dad 68 per cent

Shows me affection

Mum 87 per cent
Dad 57 per cent

Gives me a reasonable amount of pocket money

Mum 48 per cent
Dad 41 per cent

Is someone I like

Mum 91 per cent
Dad 75 per cent

Teaches me values to live by

Mum 88 per cent
Dad 67 per cent

Gives good advice about drugs

Mum 73 per cent
Dad 55 per cent

Trusts me
Mum 73 per cent
Dad 59 per cent

Is a good cook

Mum 83 per cent
Dad 47 per cent

Has a clue about fashion

Mum 55 per cent
Dad 19 per cent

Is a good driver

Mum 58 per cent
Dad 73 per cent