00:006 in 10 parents are worried about the rising cost of bills over the next six weeks as children
00:09are home from school or university.
00:11A study of 1,000 mums and dads with children aged between 13 and 17 shows that parents
00:15estimate an increase in the likes of energy and water bills, with an additional four loads
00:19of washing to be done each week compared to term time.
00:23Dishwashers could be turned on an extra three times on top of the usual amount, with ovens
00:27switched on for four more occasions.
00:29But parents might not need to worry, as 65 per cent of the 1,000 teenagers also polled
00:34claim to be keen on becoming more energy savvy during the school break.
00:37The study also found 82 per cent of green-agers believe it's important to be environmentally
00:42friendly and waste less energy at home.
00:45As a result, 33 per cent will actively be looking to reduce their energy waste at home
00:49during the summer.
00:50Whether it's the oven, washing machine or dishwasher, what do your kids use with no
00:54regard for the bill payer?
00:56Are your bills different when your children are off school?
00:58And how do we teach children about responsibility when it comes to money?
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