The biggest stress for moms is "deciding the daily menu" when preparing lunches for their children during summer vacation.

Results of a nationwide survey of 208 working families with children of elementary school age.

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Reemie｜Web media to think about eating" (URL:https://leemea.com/)conducted a survey of 208 working families with elementary school-aged children on their attitudes toward meal preparation for their children during summer vacation.
(Survey period: April 12 - April 26, 2024)

Summary of Survey Results

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School-age childcare" topped the list during summer vacation, followed by many families taking care of their children by "adjusting their own work hours.

Questionnaire 1) How do you take care of your children during summer vacation? (Multiple answers allowed)

During summer vacation, most dual-earner families leave their children at school childcare centers and focus on work with peace of mind. In addition, families who can freely adjust their working hours take care of their children at home and cherish their family time.

If grandparents or relatives live nearby, they may be asked to take care of the children once or twice a week or so on certain days of the week.

Parents who work from home and directly care for their children show that they are able to balance work and childcare while spending more time with their parents and children.

When preparing meals for children during summer vacation, the most common difficulty for parents is "coming up with a menu.

Questionnaire 2: What do you find difficult in preparing meals for children during summer vacation? (Multiple answers allowed)

The most common difficulties most parents face in preparing meals for their children during summer vacation areThinking about the menu."It is.

This may be due to the great burden of balancing nutrition while providing variety in the daily diet.

Coordinating cooking and working hours is also a challenge, especially for busy dual-income families, which require efficient time management.

In addition, shopping and food storage and management are also important aspects of daily meal preparation.

Ease of cooking is the most important factor in children's meals during summer vacation

Questionnaire 3) What is important for children's meals during summer vacation? (Multiple answers allowed)

When it comes to their children's meals during summer vacation, parents are most concerned aboutEase of cooking."It is.

This indicates the need for meals that can be prepared quickly in our busy daily lives.

Also,Nutritional balance" and "menu items that kids like."is almost as important, indicating that they are thinking about providing a meal that is both healthy and pleasing to the child.

Saving money on food costs is also an important factor, and we see that many parents are striving for quality meals while reducing their financial burden.

Some emphasize the importance of children being able to prepare their own meals, and the educational aspect of encouraging independence is also taken into consideration.

Parents and family members cook and prepare meals for their children during summer vacation most often.

Questionnaire 4: How do you provide lunch for your children during summer vacation? (Multiple answers allowed)

In many families.Parents and family members cook and prepare meals each time.This is the most common way to do this.

The next most common method is to heat up a meal that has been prepared in advance, which is a time-efficient yet homemade method of keeping the food warm.

Some families also prepare bread and onigiri (rice balls), indicating the need for ease and speed of preparation.

Fewer cases used meals provided at childcare facilities, which may be related to the availability of meals at each childcare facility and also to the utilization rate of childcare facilities during summer vacation.

While the preparation of meals is proceeding under the leadership of mothers, there are cases of role changes and family support.

Questionnaire 5: Who prepares the children's lunches during summer vacation?

Most of the time, "mom" is the main person preparing lunch for the kids during summer vacation.

However, the number of cases in which "fathers" help prepare lunch is gradually increasing, indicating a change in the division of roles in housework and childcare, at least to some extent.

The "grandparents" may also prepare lunch, which shows the family helping each other when the parents are busy. However, many families will not be able to obtain the cooperation of grandparents, as they will be families where grandparents live close by or live together.

Nevertheless, many dual-earner families have a heavy burden on mothers at home, and it can be said that support is needed for mothers who are balancing work and childcare.

About 60% of respondents "Yes" for using home-delivered lunch boxes and frozen foods for their children's meals during summer vacation.

Questionnaire 6: Have you ever used home-delivered lunches, meal kits, or frozen foods for meals during summer vacation?

The results show that 122 families have used home-delivered lunches, meal kits, or frozen foods during the summer vacation, and 86 families have never used them.

The data shows that many families are taking advantage of easy-to-prepare meal options for time savings and convenience.

On the other hand, we cannot ignore the existence of households that have never used the service. These families may see value in doing the cooking themselves, or they may have concerns or misconceptions about the cost and use of home delivery services.

These differences in choice may depend on the family's lifestyle and financial situation, as well as the accessibility of services by the community.

The most common reason for using home-delivered/frozen lunches is "to save time" by an overwhelming majority.

Questionnaire 7: For those who answered "Yes": For what reasons did you use home-delivered lunches, meal kits, or frozen foods? (Multiple choice allowed)

The main reason for using home-delivered lunches, meal kits, and frozen foods is "to save time" (159 responses), according to many families.

This indicates a strong need to reduce meal preparation time in the busy daily routine, which is especially beneficial for dual-income families and families raising children.

Those who responded "because of its cosmetic and typing qualities" (42 responses) also indicated that economic efficiency was also important to them. Furthermore, the reason "because it is nutritionally balanced" (38 responses) reflects households' desire for a health-conscious diet.

On the other hand, some families responded "to make the child happy" (25 responses), indicating parents' love that prioritizes their children's preferences and happiness.

These data show that people value the convenience, economy, and nutritional benefits that home delivery services offer, as well as the well-being of their children.

Cost" is a major reason for not using home-delivered/frozen lunches.

Questionnaire 8: For those who answered "No": What are the reasons why you do not use home-delivered lunches, meal kits, or frozen foods? (Multiple choice allowed)

The most common reason given was "because of the cost" (125 responses), which indicates the significant impact of cost on household finances.

After all, they really want to keep additional expenses down for everyday meals.

Next, some families responded, "Because there are only a limited number of things that my child likes" (45 responses), and the inability to adapt to the child's tastes appears to be a constant barrier.

One respondent said, "Because I don't know how to use it" (38 responses), and further provision of information and support on how to use it might increase the number of users.

Another reason given was "I am concerned about the quality" (27 responses), indicating that gaining trust in the safety and freshness of the product is a challenge.

There is evidence of a certain amount of resistance to time-saving ingredients and foods, but it appears to be based on the needs and values of each family.

Many seek "affordability" and "good nutritional balance" in home-delivery boxed lunches and frozen foods

Questionnaire 9: What are your requirements for home-delivered lunches, meal kits and frozen foods? (Multiple answers allowed)

When asked about their requirements for home-delivered lunches, meal kits, and frozen foods, many respondents indicated that affordability (154 responses) was the most important factor.

This is probably due to the fact that, as a food used on a daily basis, it is desired to be economically less burdensome. Next in importance was "good nutritional balance" (122 responses), indicating a high demand for health-conscious meals.

Children's preferences are also a major factor in family meals, and "a menu that children enjoy" (93 responses) was also considered an important requirement.

Ease of cooking" (86 responses) and "convenience of storage" (46 responses) were also cited as important factors, indicating that users are looking for products that save them time and effort in cooking while making it easier to manage their food.

These data clearly indicate that consumers are choosing home-delivered foods based not only on price, but also on a balance of health, taste, and convenience.

Summary of Survey Results

Through this survey, we have gained a detailed picture of how working families with elementary school-aged children take care of their children and cook for themselves during summer vacation.

The results show that many families use school childcare services, providing support that allows parents to focus on their work. In addition, many families adjust their work hours or work from home in an effort to spend more time at home.

The biggest challenge in summer meal preparation is "coming up with a menu," and it is a challenge to think about nutrition while making changes to the daily meals. Being able to prepare meals quickly is of utmost importance, and there is a need to reduce the amount of time spent preparing meals at home.

While many families use home-delivered lunches, meal kits, and frozen foods to save time, high cost, children's preferences, uncertainty about how to use them, and quality concerns are cited as reasons for not using them.

The challenge is how to solve the problem of preparing lunches for children during the summer vacation by dividing the roles within the family, shortening cooking time, and using outside services to reduce the large burden on mothers.

Survey Summary

Survey method: Internet survey
Survey period: April 12 - April 26, 2024
Survey target: Working families nationwide, 20-60 years old.
Sample size: 208 persons

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