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Family rows source of misery

The research suggests that 7% of youngsters are not happy, with family arguments a major source of their misery.

Around 300,000 children are "significantly" unhappy with their life, according to a new survey by the Children's Society. The research suggests that 7% of youngsters in Britain aged between 10 and 15 are not happy, with family arguments a major source of their misery.

It also indicates that children from broken homes can be happier than if their parents stay together. Kids are, on average, 20% happier if their families "get along well", regardless of whether they live with a single parent, step-family or both parents, the survey found.

Elaine Hindal, Campaign for Childhood director at The Children’s Society told Sky News Online that how families get along is far more important for young people than the type of family they live in.

"Keeping children happy is about the degree of support families provide and when difficulties arise conflict doesn't bubble up and damage them."

Read more on this story from Sky News Online

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