No matter how old they get, you never stop worrying about your children. Whether they are starting solid foods, riding without training wheels or heading off to college, parents have plenty to worry about when it comes to their kids. But what are Georgia parents worried about the most? In today’s blog, we take a closer look at a recent study that examined the top health concerns among Georgia parents.
Top Health Concerns For Georgia Parents
Let’s examine the findings from the State of Child Health and Well-Being in Georgia 2025, which gathered input from nearly 1,000 parents across Georgia on a range of child health and safety topics. Here’s a look at their top concerns:
Education and School Quality – Their child’s education proved to be the most important for most parents. Nearly 40% of respondents cited school quality and education as their top concern.
Social Media and Bullying – Coming in at second and third on the list were concerns over social media influence and bullying, at 34% and 32% respectively.
Healthcare Access – 41% of children in Georgia rely on Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids as a primary pathway for healthcare coverage, and the rates are even high for many minority groups. 13% of kids in these programs experienced disruptions in coverage over the past year, and continued access to these helpful problems was a concern for many.
Mental Health Care – Among diagnosed behavioral health conditions, ADD/ADHD tops the list for parent concerns (17%), followed by anxiety (15%) and depression (5%). Statistics show that more than three out of five (63%) of children in Georgia diagnosed with mental or behavioral health issues are not receiving mental health services.
Food Security – The survey found that 36% of households with children are food insecure, more than double the national average of 17.9%. More than 90% of Georgia parents favor free school meals for all children.
Vaccine Hesitancy – Nearly 1 in 4 rural parents said vaccines should not be required for school children, compared to 13% of parents in non-rural areas. Some parents are worried about vaccine safety, while others are worried that distrust of science could bring back long-eradicated diseases.
This study helps to showcase the issues that matter most to Georgia parents, and we want to continue playing our role in helping make healthcare access easy and affordable for everyone. Hopefully lawmakers take heed of these concerns and pass legislation that works to alleviate some of the top concerns among Georgia parents.
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