Profile of the parents
| Mother (n = 50) | Father (n = 48) | |
|---|---|---|
| Values are number (%) except for age which is mean (SD). | ||
| Age (years) | 31 (5) | 33 (6) |
| Not known | 1 | 7 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 42 (84%) | 37 (77%) |
| Co-habiting | 6 (12%) | 5 (10%) |
| Single | 2 (4%) | 0 (0%) |
| Not known | 0 (0%) | 6 (13%) |
| Cultural background | ||
| Australian | 32 (64%) | 33 (69%) |
| European | 10 (20%) | 5 (10%) |
| Other | 8 (16%) | 5 (7%) |
| Not known | 0 (0%) | 6 (13%) |
| Highest level of education | ||
| Primary school | 0 (0%) | 2 (4%) |
| Secondary school | 24 (48%) | 15 (31%) |
| Trade/apprenticeship | 4 (8%) | 4 (8%) |
| Certificate/diploma | 9 (18%) | 9 (19%) |
| Bachelor/higher | 12 (24%) | 12 (25%) |
| Not known | 1 (2%) | 7 (13%) |
| Occupation | ||
| Professional | 14 (28%) | 21 (44%) |
| Trades person | 9 (18%) | 14 (29%) |
| Clerical or service | 13 (26%) | 2 (4%) |
| Labourer | 1 (2%) | 1 (2%) |
| Home duties | 12 (24%) | 12 (4%) |
| Other | 1 (2%) | 1 (2%) |
| Not known | 0 (0%) | 7 (15%) |