Catholic groups say families need more time together

A survey has revealed many parents only spend about 50 minutes with their children each day.

Financial pressures are being blamed as parents struggle to make ends meet - or want a better lifestyle.

Dr Rosemary Keenan is the Chief Executive of the Catholic Children's Society.

She tells Premier children are the first casualties when parents get the work life balance wrong:

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