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Parents Spend 3 Days a Year Doing The School Run, With 38% Finding it a Stressful Experience, Finds Citroën
09 September 2026
The majority of British parents (88%) see the school run as a valuable time to socialise with their children, although only 15% of parents actually find these journeys enjoyable.
Citroën reveals that 1 in 3 parents (38%) find the school run stressful, and 1 in 4 (23%) find it chaotic. However, nearly half (48%) of parents believe greater comfort in the car makes this journey easier for the whole family.
The school run is an undeniable constant in family life, with typical parents spending 76 hours over the school year – over 3 days – on the school run. These journeys equate to around 60% of their weekly mileage, and over half (58%) of parents maximise these journeys by tying them in with other chores like shopping.
Over 88% of UK parents recognise the school run as a time to help socialise with their children, however due to the stressful nature of these journeys, it’s probable that these opportunities aren’t being maximised. The research also revealed that almost half of parents recognise comfort in the car as a factor that would make the school run easier.
Greg Taylor, Citroën UK Managing Director said: “At Citroën we recognise the importance of the school run journey and want parents to be able to enjoy these valuable periods of socialisation. At Citroën, the Advanced Comfort Programme takes the stress out of the drive, so they can focus on the important conversations with their children and hopefully find enjoyment in these journeys”.
For over a century, passenger comfort has been a priority for Citroën - the Citroën Advanced Comfort programme is featured across the entire range, including the new ë-C3 Aircross. Designed with families in mind, it combines Citroën Advanced Comfort seats, which provide the ideal balance of softness and support, with Citroën Advanced Comfort suspension, with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions, delivering a smoother and more comfortable ride.
The programme also enhances everyday practicality, offering plenty of space and clever storage solutions. Such as shelves and removable compartments to make every journey, from the school run to longer family adventures, as stress-free as possible.
*survey of 2,000 UK parents who drive their children to school