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Parents Lose Weeks Each Year to Back-to-School Driving, Survey Finds

A survey finds transporting children for school and activities consumes significant time each year, affecting sleep and weeknight routines.

Published Jul 29, 2026, 4:24 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

As the back-to-school season ramps up, many parents are finding that school-related responsibilities extend well beyond the classroom. A new survey suggests that transporting children to school, sports and extracurricular activities consumes a significant amount of time each year, adding to the stress many families already experience during the school season, The New York Post reported.