As summer draws to a close and the new school year approaches, parents face the annual challenge of getting their children ready for the academic year ahead.
From purchasing supplies to organizing schedules, there’s much to do! Here’s a comprehensive guide to ensure a smooth transition back to school.
Airtasker conducted a national survey and concluded that more than half of US parents (53%) have reported that back-to-school season is the most stressful time of year.
Nearly ⅔ of parents who took our survey, at 62%, are the primary parent and handle 100% of back-to-school chores themselves with no additional help, hired or otherwise.
The high cost of supplies, the overwhelming number of items to buy, and the time it takes are some of the top stressors. 60% of parents dislike the rising cost of back-to-school supplies, 48% feel overwhelmed by the number of items that need to be purchased, and 32% find the time commitment of getting it all done challenging.
While only 9% of US parents reported that they actually liked back-to-school shopping and prepping for the Fall, we’ve made a list of things you can do to check off your list and ways a Tasker might be able to help.
Nationally, 22% dislike decluttering old items. However, this is a key part of getting ready to return to school for parents.
About 18% of our parents surveyed reported disagreements about what should be purchased. Save those discussions for another time, and tackle this task with a helping hand.
When it comes to meal planning and making lunches, 19% said they would want to pay to outsource this task to someone else, so why not a Tasker?
Regarding carpool pick-ups and after-school extracurricular activities, 10% of our parents surveyed stated that they already outsourced transportation to others. Meanwhile, 20% said they would like to outsource transportation for their children.
We get it! If you can’t arrange carpool schedules with other parents, consider the following:
We found that nearly ⅔ of parents (66%) would like to outsource their back-to-school tasks to outside help within their budget. With a well-thought-out plan and a little help, it can be a smooth and stress-free process.
Preparing for the back-to-school season can be overwhelming. Whether you prefer to tackle these tasks on your own or enlist the help of a Tasker, getting organized ahead of time will set your child up for a successful school year.
Happy planning, and best of luck for the new school year!
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