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Parental Burnout is the Latest Public Health Crisis
Nov 25, 2024
Claire Cain Miller, a New York Times reporter specializing in gender and family issues, joins clinical psychologist Keith Sutton to delve into the escalating crisis of parental burnout. They discuss how the rise of intensive parenting has led to unprecedented stress. Miller highlights that working mothers invest as much time with their kids as stay-at-home moms did decades ago. Sutton emphasizes the mental health implications, especially amplified during the pandemic, prompting a call for systemic support and community connection to counteract this trend.
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- Parental burnout is likened to public health crises, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and support for parents' mental health.
- The shift towards intensive parenting has increased expectations for parents to be constantly involved, leading to greater feelings of guilt and anxiety.
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The Urgency of Parental Stress
Parental stress has reached alarming levels, prompting the U.S. Surgeon General to classify it as a public health issue alongside concerns like obesity and gun violence. Reports indicate that parents feel lonelier and more stressed than other demographics, with many expressing that they often feel pushed to their limits in managing family responsibilities. The acute nature of this issue is highlighted by the shift towards intensive parenting, which demands ongoing engagement and enrichment activities for children. This intense dedication often stems from a fear of falling behind compared to peers, contributing to a pervasive atmosphere of anxiety among parents.
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