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3 in 4 parents feel medical marijuana dispensaries should not be allowed near elementary, middle or high schools. 7 in 10 parents think they should have a say in whether a dispensary is located near their child's school or daycare. About half of parents are very concerned about people driving while impaired if a dispensary were located near their child's school or daycare.

Almost all parents encourage personal hygiene habits (such as frequent handwashing) to prevent colds in children, consistent with scientific evidence. Half of parents have given their child vitamins or supplements to prevent colds, despite no evidence that these products prevent colds. Many parents still believe in non-science “folklore strategies” for cold prevention, such as not going outside with wet hair.

1 in 4 parents who drink alcohol on special occasions are not likely to plan how much they drink or whether they’ll be able to take care of their child the next day. 3 in 10 parents know of an adult who may have caused an unsafe situation for their child due to drinking alcohol on a special occasion. 1 in 12 parents admitted to a prior situation where they may have been too impaired from alcohol to take care of their parenting responsibilities.