Questionnaire Public Report11/30/2012 10:07:55 AM
Cohort:NLSY79 Young Adults
Round:YAdult Round 25
Instrument :YA2012
  1. Section 13: Children in the Household



Q13-ROS-3 []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

{NUMNONBIO}>0

COMMENT: WERE ANY NON-BIO CHILDREN REPORTED IN THE HOUSEHOLD IN THE HHI SECTION?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q13-ROS-10

Default Next:Q13-ROS-10


Q13-ROS-10 []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

{TOTBIO4}>0

COMMENT: WERE ANY BIO CHILDREN REPORTED?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q13-ROS-19

Default Next:Q13-ROS-19
Lead-In:Q13-ROS-3 [1:1], Q13-ROS-3 [Default]


Q13-ROS-19 []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

{KIDSINHHCNT}>0

COMMENT: SKIP OUT IF NO CHILDREN IN HOUSEHOLD

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q13-0

Default Next:Q14-1-A
Lead-In:Q13-ROS-10 [1:1], Q13-ROS-10 [Default]


Q13-0 []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

{KIDSINHHCNT}

COMMENT: SKIP ACCORDING TO NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN HOUSEHOLD

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q13-1
If Answer >= 2 AND Answer <= 99 Then Go To Q13-1

Default Next:Q14-1-A
Lead-In:Q13-ROS-19 [1:1]


Q13-1 []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

**********************SECTION 13 ABOUT CHILDREN********************************

Now I have some questions about the [child/children] living in your household.

(INTERVIEWER: ROSTER IS PRESENTED FOR YOUR INFORMATION. DO NOT READ TO RESPONDENT.)

Default Next:Q13-LOOP-BEGIN
Lead-In:Q13-0 [1:1], Q13-0 [2:99]


Q13-LOOP-BEGIN []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

REPEAT

Default Next:Q13-0A
Lead-In:Q13-1 [Default]


Q13-0A []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

{^KIDSINHH_AGE({Q13-LOOP})^}

COMMENT: Machine Check: Branch on age of child

If Answer >= 0 AND Answer <= 2 Then Go To
Q13-0E
If Answer >= 3 AND Answer <= 5 Then Go To Q13-0E
If Answer >= 6 AND Answer <= 9 Then Go To Q13-0E

Default Next:Q13-2A1
Lead-In:Q13-LOOP-BEGIN [Default]


Q13-0E []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

{^KIDSINHH_AGE({Q13-LOOP})^}

COMMENT: Machine Check: Branch on age of child

If Answer >= 0 AND Answer <= 5 Then Go To
Q13-2A
If Answer >= 6 AND Answer <= 9 Then Go To Q13-2A

Default Next:Q13-2A1
Lead-In:Q13-0A [0:2], Q13-0A [3:5], Q13-0A [6:9]


Q13-2A []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

How often do you [get a chance to read stories to/read aloud to] [name of child living in household([loop number])]?

(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)

 6   Every day
 5   About 3 times a week
 4   Once a week
 3   Several times a month
 2   Several times a year
 1   Never

Default Next:Q13-2A0
Lead-In:Q13-0E [0:5], Q13-0E [6:9]


Q13-2A0 []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

{^KIDSINHH_AGE({Q13-LOOP})^}

COMMENT: fixed question- child's idnumber.

If Answer >= 6 AND Answer <= 9 Then Go To
Q13-2A1

Default Next:Q13-2A2
Lead-In:Q13-2A [Default]


Q13-2A1 []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

About how often does [name of child living in household([loop number])] read for enjoyment?

(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)

 1   Every day
 2   Several times a week
 3   Several times a month
 4   Several times a year
 5   Never

Default Next:Q13-2A1A
Lead-In:Q13-2A0 [6:9], Q13-0A [Default], Q13-0E [Default]


Q13-2A1A []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

{^KIDSINHH_AGE({Q13-LOOP})^}

COMMENT: fixed question- child's idnumber.

If Answer >= 6 AND Answer <= 9 Then Go To
Q13-2A2

Default Next:Q13-2AA
Lead-In:Q13-2A1 [Default]


Q13-2A2 []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

{^KIDSINHH_AGE({Q13-LOOP})^}

COMMENT: fixed question- child's idnumber.

If Answer >= 0 AND Answer <= 2 Then Go To
Q13-2A3

Default Next:Q13-2A4
Lead-In:Q13-2A1A [6:9], Q13-2A0 [Default]


Q13-2A3 []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

How often do you bathe or dress [name of child living in household([loop number])]?

(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)

 6   Every day
 5   About 3 times a week
 4   Once a week
 3   Several times a month
 2   Several times a year
 1   Never

Default Next:Q13-2AA
Lead-In:Q13-2A2 [0:2]


Q13-2A4 []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

How often do you [play together with/play together with games or toys with] [name of child living in household([loop number])]?

(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)

 6   Every day
 5   About 3 times a week
 4   Once a week
 3   Several times a month
 2   Several times a year
 1   Never

Default Next:Q13-2AA
Lead-In:Q13-2A2 [Default]


Q13-2AA []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

{^KIDSINHH_AGE({Q13-LOOP})^}

COMMENT: fixed question- child's idnumber.

If Answer >= 0 AND Answer <= 5 Then Go To
Q13-2AB

Default Next:Q13-2AC
Lead-In:Q13-2A1A [Default], Q13-2A3 [Default], Q13-2A4 [Default]


Q13-2AB []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

Please tell me which of the following you (or someone else) have helped [name of child living in household([loop number])] learn at home.

Do you or have you helped with...

 - Numbers
 - The alphabet
 - Colors
 - Shapes and sizes
 1   Yes
 0   No

Default Next:Q13-2ABA
Lead-In:Q13-2AA [0:5]


Q13-2ABA []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

{^KIDSINHH_AGE({Q13-LOOP})^}

COMMENT: fixed question- child's idnumber.

If Answer >= 2 AND Answer <= 5 Then Go To
Q13-2ABB

Default Next:Q13-2B
Lead-In:Q13-2AB [Default]


Q13-2ABB []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

How much choice is [name of child living in household([loop number])] allowed in deciding what foods [KIDSINHH_HESHE([loop number])] eats at meals?

 1   A great deal of choice
 2   Some choice
 3   Little choice
 4   No choice

Default Next:Q13-2AC
Lead-In:Q13-2ABA [2:5]


Q13-2AC []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

How often have [you or your spouse/you or your partner] taken, or arranged to take, [name of child living in household([loop number])] to any type of museum (children's, scientific, art, historical, etc.) or to any type of musical or theatrical performance within the past year?

 1   Never
 2   Once or twice
 3   Several times
 4   About once a month
 5   About once a week or more often

Default Next:Q13-2AD
Lead-In:Q13-2AA [Default], Q13-2ABB [Default]


Q13-2AD []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

{^KIDSINHH_AGE({Q13-LOOP})^}

If Answer >= 3 AND Answer <= 5 Then Go To
Q13-2AE1
If Answer >= 6 AND Answer <= 18 Then Go To Q13-2AF1

Default Next:Q13-2B
Lead-In:Q13-2AC [Default]


Q13-2AE1 []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

Most children get angry at their parents from time to time. If [name of child living in household([loop number])] got so angry that [KIDSINHH_HESHE([loop number])] hit you, what would you do?

INTERVIEWER: ENTER VERBATIM AND SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

Enter: 


Q13-2AE2 []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

 1   Hit him/her back
 2   Send him/her to his/her room
 3   Spank him/her
 4   Talk to him/her
 5   Ignore it
 6   Give him/her household chore
 7   Take away his/her allowance
 8   Hold child's hands until he/she was calm
 10   Put child in a short 'time out'
 9   Other (SPECIFY)

Default Next:Q13-2AG
Lead-In:Q13-2AE1 [Default]


Q13-2AF1 []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

Sometimes children get so angry at their parents that they say things like "I hate you" or swear in a temper tantrum.

What action(s) you would take if this happened?

INTERVIEWER: ENTER VERBATIM AND SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

Enter: 


Q13-2AF2 []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

 1   Grounding
 2   Spanking
 3   Talk with child
 4   Give him/her a household chore
 5   Ignore it
 6   Send to room for more than 1 hour
 7   Take away his/her allowance
 8   Take away TV, phone, or other privileges
 10   Put child in a short "time out"
 9   Other (SPECIFY)

Default Next:Q13-2AG
Lead-In:Q13-2AF1 [Default]


Q13-2AG []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

{^KIDSINHH_AGE({Q13-LOOP})^}

If Answer >= 6 AND Answer <= 9 Then Go To
Q13-2AH
If Answer >= 10 AND Answer <= 18 Then Go To Q13-2AI

Default Next:Q13-2B
Lead-In:Q13-2AE2 [Default], Q13-2AF2 [Default]


Q13-2AH []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

How often is [name of child living in household([loop number])] expected to ....

 - Make his/her own bed?
 - Clean his/her own room?
 - Clean up after spills?
 - Bathe him/her self?
 - Pick up after himself/herself?
 1   Almost never
 2   Less than 1/2 of the time
 3   1/2 of the time
 4   More than 1/2 of the time
 5   Almost always

Default Next:Q13-2AJ
Lead-In:Q13-2AG [6:9]


Q13-2AI []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

How often is [name of child living in household([loop number])] expected to ....

 - Make his/her own bed?
 - Clean his/her own room?
 - Pick up after himself/herself?
 - Help keep shared living areas clean and straight?
 - Do routine chores such as mow the lawn, help with dinner, wash dishes, etc.?
 - Help manage his/her own time (get up on time, be ready for school, etc.)?
 1   Almost never
 2   Less than 1/2 of the time
 3   1/2 of the time
 4   More than 1/2 of the time
 5   Almost always

Default Next:Q13-2AJ
Lead-In:Q13-2AG [10:18]


Q13-2AJ []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

Does [name of child living in household([loop number])] get special lessons or belong to any organization that encourages activities such as sports, music, art, dance, drama, etc.?

 1   Yes
 0   No

Default Next:Q13-2AK
Lead-In:Q13-2AH [Default], Q13-2AI [Default]


Q13-2AK []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

{^KIDSINHH_AGE({Q13-LOOP})^}

If Answer >= 10 AND Answer <= 18 Then Go To
Q13-2AL1

Default Next:Q13-2B
Lead-In:Q13-2AJ [Default]


Q13-2AL1 []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

If [name of child living in household([loop number])] brought home a report card with grades lower than expected, how likely would you be to...

 - ...contact his/her teacher or principal?
 - ...lecture him/her?
 - ...keep a closer eye on his/her activities?
 - ...punish him/her?
 - ...talk with him/her?
 5   Very Likely
 4   Somewhat Likely
 3   Not Sure How Likely
 2   Somewhat Unlikely
 1   Not At All Likely

Default Next:Q13-2AL2
Lead-In:Q13-2AK [10:18]


Q13-2AL2 []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

If [name of child living in household([loop number])] brought home a report card with grades lower than expected, how likely would you be to...

 - ...wait and see if he/she improves on his/her own?
 - ...tell him/her to spend more time on schoolwork?
 - ...spend more time helping him/her with schoolwork?
 - ...limit or reduce his/her non-school activities (such as play, sports, clubs, etc.)?
 5   Very Likely
 4   Somewhat Likely
 3   Not Sure How Likely
 2   Somewhat Unlikely
 1   Not At All Likely

Default Next:Q13-2AM
Lead-In:Q13-2AL1 [Default]


Q13-2AM []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

{^KIDSINHH_AGE({Q13-LOOP})^}>=15

COMMENT: If child is 15 or older, skip spanking question

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q13-2DA

Default Next:Q13-2B
Lead-In:Q13-2AL2 [Default]


Q13-2B []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

Sometimes kids mind pretty well and sometimes they don't. Sometimes they do things that make you feel good. How many times in the past week have you ...

had to spank [name of child living in household([loop number])]?

(ENTER NUMBER OF TIMES:)

Enter Number: 

Default Next:Q13-2C
Lead-In:Q13-2ABA [Default], Q13-2AD [Default], Q13-2AG [Default], Q13-2AK [Default], Q13-2AM [Default]


Q13-2C []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

{^KIDSINHH_AGE({Q13-LOOP})^}<=3

COMMENT: IS CHILD AGED THREE OR YOUNGER?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q13-2G

Default Next:Q13-2DA
Lead-In:Q13-2B [Default]


Q13-2DA []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

(How many times in the past week have you ...)

grounded [name of child living in household([loop number])], taken away [his/her([loop number])] TV or other privileges, or taken away [his/her([loop number])] allowance?

(ENTER NUMBER OF TIMES:)

Enter Number: 

Default Next:Q13-2G
Lead-In:Q13-2AM [1:1], Q13-2C [Default]


Q13-2G []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

(How many times in the past week have you ...)

praised [name of child living in household([loop number])] for doing something worthwhile?

(ENTER NUMBER OF TIMES:)

Enter Number: 

Default Next:Q13-2H
Lead-In:Q13-2C [1:1], Q13-2DA [Default]


Q13-2H []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

(How many times in the past week have you ...)

shown [name of child living in household([loop number])] physical affection (kiss, hug, stroke hair, etc.)?

(ENTER NUMBER OF TIMES:)

Enter Number: 

Default Next:Q13-2I
Lead-In:Q13-2G [Default]


Q13-2I []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

{^KIDSINHH_AGE({Q13-LOOP})^}<=1

COMMENT: IS CHILD AGED ONE OR YOUNGER?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q13-LOOP-END

Default Next:Q13-2IA
Lead-In:Q13-2H [Default]


Q13-2IA []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

(How many times in the past week have you ...)

spent time with [name of child living in household([loop number])] doing one of [his/her([loop number])] favorite activities?

(ENTER NUMBER OF TIMES:)

Enter Number: 

Default Next:Q13-2J
Lead-In:Q13-2I [Default]


Q13-2J []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

(How many times in the past week have you ...)

sent [name of child living in household([loop number])] to [his/her([loop number])] room or put [him/her([loop number])] in a time out?

(ENTER NUMBER OF TIMES:)

Enter Number: 

Default Next:Q13-2K
Lead-In:Q13-2IA [Default]


Q13-2K []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

{^KIDSINHH_AGE({Q13-LOOP})^}<=3

COMMENT: IS CHILD AGED THREE OR YOUNGER?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q13-LOOP-END

Default Next:Q13-3A
Lead-In:Q13-2J [Default]


Q13-3A []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

The following statements are about behavior problems many children have. For each item, think about
[name of child living in household([loop number])]'s behavior over the last three months. Then indicate whether the statement is often true, sometimes true, or not true.


[name of child living in household([loop number])]...

 - ...has sudden changes in mood or feeling.
 - ...feels or complains that no one loves him/her.
 - ...is rather high strung, tense and nervous.
 - ...cheats or tells lies.
 - ...is too fearful or anxious.
 - ...argues too much.
 1   Often True
 2   Sometimes True
 3   Not True

Default Next:Q13-3C
Lead-In:Q13-2K [Default]


Q13-3C []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

(REPEAT IF NECESSARY: The following statements are about behavior problems many children have. For each item, think about [name of child living in household([loop number])]'s behavior over the last three months. Then indicate whether the statement is often true, sometimes true, or not true.)

[name of child living in household([loop number])]...

 - ...has difficulty concentrating, cannot pay attention for long.
 - ...is easily confused, seems to be in a fog.
 - ...bullies or is cruel or mean to others.
 - ...is disobedient at home.
 - ...does not seem to feel sorry after he/she misbehaves.
 - ...has trouble getting along with other children.
 1   Often True
 2   Sometimes True
 3   Not True

Default Next:Q13-3D
Lead-In:Q13-3A [Default]


Q13-3D []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

(REPEAT IF NECESSARY: The following statements are about behavior problems many children have. For each item, think about [name of child living in household([loop number])]'s behavior over the last three months. Then indicate whether the statement is often true, sometimes true, or not true.)

[name of child living in household([loop number])]...

 - ...is impulsive, or acts without thinking.
 - ...feels worthless or inferior.
 - ...is not liked by other children.
 - ...has a lot of difficulty getting his/her mind off certain thoughts (has obsessions).
 - ...is restless or overly active, cannot sit still.
 - ...is stubborn, sullen, or irritable.
 1   Often True
 2   Sometimes True
 3   Not True

Default Next:Q13-3E
Lead-In:Q13-3C [Default]


Q13-3E []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

(REPEAT IF NECESSARY: The following statements are about behavior problems many children have. For each item, think about [name of child living in household([loop number])]'s behavior over the last three months. Then indicate whether the statement is often true, sometimes true, or not true.)

[name of child living in household([loop number])]...

 - ...has a very strong temper and loses it easily.
 - ...is unhappy, sad, or depressed.
 - ...is withdrawn, does not get involved with others.
 - ...breaks things on purpose or deliberately destroys his/her own or another's things.
 - ...clings to adults.
 - ...cries too much.
 1   Often True
 2   Sometimes True
 3   Not True

Default Next:Q13-3F
Lead-In:Q13-3D [Default]


Q13-3F []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

(REPEAT IF NECESSARY: The following statements are about behavior problems many children have. For each item, think about [name of child living in household([loop number])]'s behavior over the last three months. Then indicate whether the statement is often true, sometimes true, or not true.)

[name of child living in household([loop number])]...

 - ...demands a lot of attention.
 - ...is too dependent on others.
 - ...feels others are out to get him/her.
 - ...hangs around with kids who get into trouble.
 - ...is secretive, keeps things to himself/herself.
 - ...worries too much.
 1   Often True
 2   Sometimes True
 3   Not True

Default Next:Q13-3G
Lead-In:Q13-3E [Default]


Q13-3G []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

(REPEAT IF NECESSARY: The following statements are about behavior problems many children have. For each item, think about [name of child living in household([loop number])]'s behavior over the last three months. Then indicate whether the statement is often true, sometimes true, or not true.)

[name of child living in household([loop number])]...

 - ...is disobedient at school.
 - ...has trouble getting along with teachers.
 1   Often True
 2   Sometimes True
 3   Not True
 4   Never Attended School

Default Next:Q13-LOOP-END
Lead-In:Q13-3F [Default]


Q13-LOOP-END []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

UNTIL([loop number]==[number of children in household])

COMMENT: end loop.

Default Next:Q13-9A
Lead-In:Q13-2I [1:1], Q13-2K [1:1], Q13-3G [Default]


Q13-9A []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

{yngstkidage}>=15

COMMENT: Is the youngest child in the household age 15 or older?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q14-1-A

Default Next:Q13-10A
Lead-In:Q13-LOOP-END [Default]


Q13-10A []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

(Not counting tuition for kindergarten, elementary, or secondary school, or overnight camp), did [your or your spouse/you or your partner] usually pay for ANY of the child care that your [child/children] received in the last four weeks?

(INTERVIEWER: RESPONDENTS SHOULD INCLUDE EXPENSES FOR ALL CHILDREN.)

 1   Yes   ...(Go To Q13-10B)
 0   No

Default Next:Q13-11
Lead-In:Q13-9A [Default]


Q13-10B []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

(Not counting tuition for kindergarten, elementary, or secondary school, or overnight camp), how much do [your or your spouse/you or your partner] usually pay, per week, for child care?

(INTERVIEWER: RESPONDENTS SHOULD INCLUDE EXPENSES FOR ALL CHILDREN.)

Enter Number: 

Default Next:Q13-11
Lead-In:Q13-10A [1:1]


Q13-11 []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

During the last four weeks, did [your or your spouse/you or your partner] lose any time from work because the person who usually took care of the [child/children] was not available?

 1   Yes
 0   No

Default Next:Q13-16
Lead-In:Q13-10A [Default], Q13-10B [Default]


Q13-16 []Section: Section 13: Children in the Household

Have you had to turn down a job offer in the last four weeks because of difficulties in arranging child care for your [child/children]?

 1   Yes
 0   No

Default Next:Q14-1-A
Lead-In:Q13-11 [Default]