This graph is closely tied with the previous one. As mentioned above, many respondents indicated in the longer answers that the responsibilities they gained later in life, including children, forced them to spend less time on their fandom. This would also lead to the conclusion that fewer fans with children would have the time to complete my survey, or even stay current with the websites where it was posted.
However, there is another possibility. Researchers have found among Indian heritage Indian film fans, that watching the movies becomes a family activity. Mothers will share them with their children, often using the opportunity to pass on family values. They will also become a bonding experience between in-laws, sisters, etc. Especially during a time when women are tied to the home due to young children, the films provide a way to bond and interact with fellow caregivers without requiring leaving the home. There has been no similar research done on non-Indian fans (because not that many people have studied them), but the interviews and longer exchanges I have had indicated that many fans with children have at least attempted to share their interest, with some success. Therefore, it is also possible that there were fewer respondents to my survey with children because they no longer need to participate in an online film community as they have found one at home.
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