January 28, 2022: To create a healthy society, 87% of voters believe it is important to have strong family ties with both parents involved in raising their children. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 8% disagree and 5% are not sure.[1]
Those totals include 68% who say it is very important and 3% who say it is not at all important.[1]
When it comes to raising children and teaching core values, 84% believe parents should bear primary responsibility. Eleven percent (11%) believe it should be the community at large and 5% are not sure.[1]
Footnotes:
ScottRasmussen.com, "87% Say Strong Ties Important For a Healthy Society" January 27, 2022.
Scott Rasmussen is founder and president of the Rasmussen Media Group. He is a political analyst, author, public speaker, independent public opinion pollster and columnist for Creators Syndicate. Read Scott Rasmussen's Reports — More Here.
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