ASOCIACIÓN DE MUJERES PROGRESISTAS, αgorα Calzadilla de los Barros, Badajoz SPAIN

SURVEY FOR PARENTS Calzadilla de los Barros – Badajoz SPAIN Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα SURVEY FOR PARENTS Calzadilla de los Barros – Badajoz SPAIN “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα A total number of 56 parents (31 women and 25 men) were surveyed: 55,5% women y 44,5 % men Regarding their age: FATHERS: 56% are between 45 and 54 years old 25-34: 2 people 35-44: 5 people 45-54: 14 people + 55: 4 people MOTHERS: 39% are between 45 and 54 years old, this being the biggest group 25-34 years old: 2 people 35-44: 10 people 45-54: 12 people + 55: 7 people “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα MARITAL STATUS: MEN: 96% of the surveyed are married, there was only one case of a single father with children WOMEN: 87% are married. As for the rest: 6,5 % are single; 3,25 % are divorced and 3,25% are widows. “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα Regarding their children: MEN: 72% have two children, 4% one child and 24% three, whose ages are: Between 0 and 10 years old: 22,25% Between 10 and 20: 47,25% Older than 20: 30,5% WOMEN: 71% have two children, 22,5% have 3, 3,25% more than 5, 3,25% have no children. Their ages are: Between 0 and 10 years old: 15% Between 10 and 20: 45% Older than 20: 40% “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα 52% of the FATHERS give their children 5 € as a weekly allowance, which is a very different option regarding the others. 16% do not give their children an allowance 48% of the MOTHERS give their children 5 € as a weekly allowance, 19% give them 10 € per week, 13% do not give an allowance, 13% give between 15 and 20 euros and 6,5% give their children more than 20 euros. These last two cases always apply to children who are older than 20 “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα Regarding the reasons why young people take drugs, mothers and fathers think that curiosity, along with the pressure made by their friend group, lead them to try drugs. To feel like grown-ups: 12,5 % Pressure made by their group of friends: 18 % To relax and feel accepted: 13,5 % To take risks: 7,5 % Curiosity: 21,5 % Boredom: 6% Family problems: 14% They do not know: 7% “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα Already-known substances: the best known substance to parents is cannabis, however, the overall results of this survey are as follows: Cannabis: 21% Gas, glue, solvent substances: 10,5% Ecstasy: 8,5% Heroin: 9% Methadone: 10,5% Tranquillizers: 18,5% Cocaine: 12% No drug is known: 10% 68% of fathers and mothers think that the easiest way for youngsters to have access to drugs is through their group of friends: Drug dealers: 16% Friends: 68% Through accidents: 1% Mass media: 14% “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα ANSWERS ON THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND THEIR BEHAVIOUR IN LIFE They know their children sufficiently well: FATHERS: 88% YES – 12% NO MOTHERS: 90% YES – 10% NO   They know if their children have already abused drugs: FATHERS: 80% NEVER ABUSED DRUGS – 20% ABUSED DRUGS MOTHERS: 90% NEVER ABUSED DRUGS – 10% ABUSED DRUGS They know the friends of their children: FATHERS: 100% YES MOTHERS: 93,5 % YES – 6,5% NO “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα They have already enquired about drugs: FATHERS: 68% YES – 32% NO MOTHERS: 71% YES – 29% NO They feel comfortable when discussing alcohol or drugs with their children: FATHERS: 76% YES – 24% NO   Drugs is a taboo topic at home: FATHERS: 92% NO – 8% YES MOTHERS: 90% NO – 10% YES They think that it is important to discuss drugs with their children: FATHERS: 100% YES MOTHERS: 100% YES “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα They think that it is important to discuss drugs with their children: FATHERS: 100% YES MOTHERS: 100% YES Their children got implied in an illegal activity and they know it: FATHERS: 100% NO MOTHERS: 97% NO – 3% YES They know the pernicious effects of drugs: FATHERS: 72% YES – 28% NO MOTHERS: 74% YES – 26% NO They think that it is necessary to discuss these topics at school: “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα They smoke: FATHERS: 80% NO – 20% YES MOTHERS: 84% NO – 16% YES They drink alcohol: FATHERS 60% YES – 40% NO MOTHERS: 87% NO – 13% YES They have already abused illegal substances: FATHERS: 92% NO – 8% YES MOTHERS: 93,5% NO – 6,5% YES “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα They think that the information and support granted to parents with drug-dependent children is sufficient: FATHERS: 88% NO – 22% YES MOTHERS: 87% NO – 13% YES They have already been given information on drug abuse at their childrens’ school: FATHERS: 60% NO – 40% YES MOTHERS: 58% YES – 42% NO They think that they could find support if they needed it: support groups, school, etc… FATHERS: 56% NO – 44% YES MOTHERS: 52% NO – 48% YES “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα “They know what to do to prevent drug abuse: FATHERS: 52% YES – 48% NO MOTHERS: 61% NO – 39% YES They think they would find support in their country in case they needed it: FATHERS: 80% YES – 20% NO MOTHERS: 84% YES – 16% NO   They think that the responsibility of drug-abuse prevention falls upon: FATHERS: 56% think that it should be a joint work of both school and family. MOTHERS: 71% think that it should be a joint work of both school and family.  They think that the support granted to parents and drug-addicts is sufficient: FATHERS: 68% NO – 12% YES – 20% DO NOT KNOW MOTHERS: 68% NO – 19% YES – 13% DO NOT KNOW “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα Where they would look for help and/or support: FATHERS: 52% DO NOT KNOW 16% SOCIAL SERVICES 12% REHAB CENTRE 12% DOCTOR 8% HOSPITAL MOTHERS: 45% DO NOT KNOW 29% DOCTOR 20% REHAB CENTRE 6% SOCIAL SERVICES “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα They know how much time their children spend outside with no surveillance: FATHERS: 48% NO NOT ANSWER 16% ARE STUDYING AT UNIVERSITY AND THEREFORE DO NOT LIVE WITH THEIR PARENTS 16% BETWEEN 3 AND 4 HOURS PER DAY 16% BETWEEN 0 AND 2 HOURS PER DAY 4% THE TIME ALLOWED BY THEIR FATHER MOTHERS: 32,5% BETWEEN 0 AND 2 HOURS AT WEEKENDS 29% DO NOT ANSWER 22,5% BETWEEN 3 AND 4 HOURS AT WEEKENDS “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα CONCLUSIONS “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα Fathers and mothers need more concrete and practical information on legal drugs (alcohol, tobacco...) and illegal ones: their effects, how to prevent abuse, how to communicate with their children and how to gain access to information and couselling. We shall carry on with the seminaries, conferences and workshops on this topic. “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

SURVEY FOR STUDENTS Calzadilla de los Barros – Badajoz SPAIN Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα SURVEY FOR STUDENTS Calzadilla de los Barros – Badajoz SPAIN “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα 45 students were surveyed (23 women y 22 men): 51,5% women and 48,5% men Their ages are as follows: Between 10 and12 years old: 22% 13-14: 18% 15-16: 6,5% 17-18: 11% Other ages: 42,5% (all of them are older than 20) “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα The majority of surveyed are currently studying at university or at vocational colleges. 32% were studying at university or at vocational colleges 22% were at primary school (until 12 years old) 20% were in 1st / 2nd year of compulsory secondary school (Spanish “ESO”) (between 12 and 14 years old) 10,5% were in 3rd /4th year of compulsory secondary school (between 14 and 16 years old) 9% were currently studying for their A-levels (Spanish “Bachillerato”, between 16 and 18 years old) 6,5% did not answer, therefore we consider that they are not currently studying. 100% of the surveyed have biological mothers and fathers. The majority of surveyed currently live with their parents, who are homeowners. 20% are tenants: this group is constituted by students who share an apartment and the rent expenses with other students. Finally, 4,5% live in halls of residence. 75,5% have a room of their own where they are currently living. “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα The employment situation of their mothers is as follows: 53% are housewives 35,5% work outside the home 9,5% are currently unemployed Only one mother is retired, which represents 2% of the total percentage.   The employment situation of their fathers is as follows: 84% are currently working 11,5% are unemployed Only 4,5% are retired “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα 11% of the mothers and 15,5% of the fathers have no qualifications, they do not have a Primary School Certificate, they cannot be considered illiterate but hold no official school diploma. As for the rest of parents, the situation is as follows: “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα 55,5% of the young people who were surveyed trust their teachers and talk to them about their problems at school. This case applies to almost all students at primary and compulsory secondary schools. 46,5% occasionally talk to their friends about their problems. 40% spend time with their friends outside the home, and 37,5% only occasionally. These percentages are understandable and normal if we take into account those students who no do live at their parents´ and the fact that we are surveying a rural area. On the other hand, 80% of the surveyed do not go to cafés, cybercafés or other leisure spaces after school. This is due to several reasons:   They have to travel to other towns in order to find a leisure space. They have low purchasing power. “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα 98% reported that none of their friends ever forced them into drug abuse.   95,5% do not smoke nor drink alcohol. 69% reported that the most popular people in their groups no dot smoke nor drink. 89% are not unhappy with their parents´ attitude towards them. 60% do not skip school, 30% clearly report that their parents do not know whether they go to class or not. In order to understand these facts, we must keep in mind that school attendance is controlled at primary schools, compulsory secondary schools and high schools by means of a programme which allows teachers to communicate with parents. All university students came out of age, class attendance is therefore not compulsory for them. “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα “No smokers were reported for one half of the households. In 66% of the households, no family members drink alcohol. Half of the surveyed do not feel affected by problems at home. The answers on their parents´ attitude are more homogeneous: 45% feel that their parents do not understand them 33% do not feel understood sometimes 22% agree with the statement “My parents understand me” “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα In 73% of the cases, it seems that there are no economic problems at home and the surveyed feel satisfied with what their parents provide them. 68% of the surveyed show adequate performance at school. Sometimes they do not know how to spend their leisure time. 45% report that they do not know how to face this situation. Again, we must remember that they live in a small town with few resources for young people. Only 6.5% occasionally feel unhappy. “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα 11% occasionally smoke. 20% occasionally drink. 22% of the surveyed do not know how to give up bad habits (alcohol, tobacco, etc.). 66,5% do not know the pernicious effects of health-damaging habits. 82% report to be happy with their life; the rest report that they occasionally feel happy with it. 55% take part in extracurricular activities. This is relatively easy for those attending primary and compulsory secondary schools, as the Spanish education system provides with this kind of activities. The situation changes when an extracurricular activity is not offered at school or at high school. “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα 71% would like seminaries at their school that dealt with the pernitious effects of drugs, drug- abuse prevention, etc. Their opinion changes if the seminaries are addressed to their parents. One half of the students agreed with this measure, the other half did not. We therefore ask themselves whether the surveyed feared that their parents could thus exert stricter control over them. “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα CONCLUSIONS “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros

“Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, αgorα The fact that the young people surveyed live in a rural area has determined some of their answers. This changes if we ask university students who do not live at home. Most of the surveyed were in favour of informative seminaries. We shall propose workshops addressed to young people of different ages. We shall work with psychopedagogues in order to organize these sessions. “Training parents about drug addiction” 2010-1-TR1-GRU06-16365 AMPA CP NTRA SRA DE LA ENCARNACION, Calzadilla de los Barros