# Half would save a child first in a theater fire

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## Reading

In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 16-27, 2025, about half of Americans (51%) say they would help a child first if a fire broke out in a movie theater.

A spouse or partner is the next most common choice (28%), followed by one's mother (13%). Few would prioritize a friend (3%), a sibling or stranger (2% each), or a father (1%).

## Topline

Imagine being in a movie theater when a fire breaks out. In such a situation, who would you prioritize helping the most? Please select the one option that best represents your choice:

Half would save a child first in a theater fire.

- Child: 51.2%
- Spouse/partner: 28.2%
- Mother: 12.7%
- Friend: 3.5%
- Sibling: 1.9%
- Stranger: 1.7%
- Father: 0.8%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: United States adults
- Field dates: 2025-01-16 → 2025-01-27
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.3%
- Module: Verasight AEA Omnibus Survey #2025-002
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://verasight-aea-2025.tiiny.co](https://verasight-aea-2025.tiiny.co)

## Citation

Verasight AEA Omnibus Survey #2025-002, fielded January 16-27, 2025, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.3%.

Canonical question URL: [https://verasight-aea-2025.tiiny.co](https://verasight-aea-2025.tiiny.co)