Overview

• A representative Körber‑Stiftung/Forsa study reports 79% of parents feel everyday pressure juggling responsibilities.
• 54% cite the world political situation as a key burden, down from 67% a year earlier, indicating easing yet persistent anxiety.
• Half of parents view their children’s smartphone and tablet use critically, and 53% want media literacy taught jointly by schools and families.
• 67% say schools do not sufficiently equip students with skills for working life, reflecting doubts about future readiness.
• A separate YouGov survey for tutoring firm Studienkreis finds 47% assign school-related duties mainly to mothers and 8% to fathers, based on 1,053 respondents aged 40–55 polled in June.