Table 2 Demographic information – interview participants

Parents

24 mothers, 1 father

Age

under 21 years (n = 1)

21–30 years (n = 2)

31–40 years (n = 19)

41–50 years (n = 3)

Country of birth

Australia (n = 17)

Overseas (n = 8)

Education

University degree (n = 16)

TAFE (vocational training college) (n = 2)

Completed 6 years secondary school (n = 5)

Completed 4 years secondary school (n = 2)

Employment

Outside the home (n = 18)

Home duties (n = 7)