爱尔兰父母报告财政拮据,心理健康服务差,特殊需要评估延迟,呼吁提供更好的支助。 Irish parents report financial strain, poor mental health services, and delays in special needs assessments, with calls for better support.

对1 878名爱尔兰父母进行的一项调查显示,由于食品、能源和返校用品费用上涨,大约四分之一的人面临财政困难,每周用于食品的开支超过150欧元。 A survey of 1,878 Irish parents reveals that about a quarter face financial hardship due to rising costs of groceries, energy, and back-to-school supplies, with many spending over €150 weekly on food. 接受心理健康服务的人半数以上评分不佳,长时间等待6个月或6个月以上是常见现象。 Over half who accessed mental health services rated them poorly, and long wait times—six months or more—were common. 近30%的儿童接受了特殊教育需求的评估,但只有8%的儿童将评估过程评为优秀。 Nearly 30% of children have been assessed for special educational needs, but only 8% rated the process as excellent. 大多数家长支持在上课时间限制电话,认为儿童应该在11至15岁之间获得第一个电话。 Most parents support restricting phones during school hours and believe children should get their first phone between ages 11 and 15. 虽然多数人讨论欺凌和同意,但相当多的人没有谈论酒精或毒品,许多人只听从学校。 While most discuss bullying and consent, a significant number have not talked about alcohol or drugs, with many deferring to schools. 多数人赞成对话而不是惩罚, 大多数人经常一起吃晚饭。 A majority favor conversation over punishment, and most eat dinner together regularly. 如果掌权,40%将优先考虑免费医疗保健,21%的住房,11%的免费儿童保育。 If in power, 40% would prioritize free healthcare, 21% housing, and 11% free childcare. 调查结果突出表明家长普遍感到压力,呼吁改善心理健康、特殊需要和财政支助。 The findings highlight widespread parental stress and call for improved mental health, special needs, and financial supports.