These are some of the findings of an NOP survey that has revealed a huge gap in adults' and children's perceptions of play. The poll, commissioned by The Children's Society and Children's Play Council for national Playday today (4 August), found that while most parents claim to play with their children every day, most children say they rarely or never play with mum or dad.
Children said parents didn't know how to play children's games and were often too busy or tired to play. Half said they would prefer to play more with friends. Dads proved to be the least popular playmates.
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