Survey: 64% of parents spend between €100 and over €500 on preparing a child for school
A new survey shows that nearly two thirds of parents in Latvia spend between €100 and more than €500 on preparing their child for school. The data was compiled by SIA "Akropole Latvija".
In Latvia, 64% of parents have said that preparing a child for school costs them from €100 to more than €500. The information has been published based on a survey conducted by SIA "Akropole Latvija".
The results show that the start of the school year is a major expense item for households with school-age children. Almost two thirds of surveyed parents said that the cost of preparing for one season exceeds €100. In some cases, the amount can reach more than €500. The exact distribution between these limits has not been disclosed in the published information.
It is also not indicated which expenses are the largest — whether they are textbooks, stationery, school uniforms or other needs. However, the survey data clearly show that preparing for school is not only an emotional event for most families but also a financial challenge.
Representatives of SIA "Akropole Latvija" provided the information referring to the research results. Further details about the sample, methodology and time of the survey have not been made public so far. Nevertheless, the aggregated figures provide an insight into how Latvian families plan their budgets before the new school year. Such research can help the public understand how much of the family budget is devoted to school preparation costs.
