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Pandemic Parenting Challenges
This chapter explores the struggles parents faced during the pandemic, focusing on the difficulty of balancing full-time work with childcare amidst school closures. It highlights the heightened emotional and psychological stress experienced by caregivers, particularly mothers, and discusses the long-term implications for their mental health and career paths. The chapter also addresses how these challenges have led to potential shifts in gender norms and the importance of flexible work arrangements.
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