Breaking News: Parents’ Anxiety Soars as Feelings of Being a "Bad Parent" Reach Epidemic Proportions
Date: March 12, 2023
Washington D.C. – In a shocking revelation, a recent survey has exposed a nationwide crisis among parents, with a staggering 9 out of 10 feeling like they are not good enough parents. This trend has left experts and parents alike scratching their heads, wondering what’s causing this sudden surge in parental anxiety.
According to the survey, conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), the majority of parents (85%) feel guilty about not being able to provide for their children’s needs, while 7 out of 10 (70%) report feeling overwhelmed by the demands of parenthood. The survey also revealed that 64% of parents feel like they are making mistakes as parents, with the most common concerns being:
- Not spending enough quality time with their children (61%)
- Not being able to afford their children’s needs (55%)
- Feeling like they are not doing a good job as a parent (52%)
"This is a crisis," said Dr. Jane Smith, a leading expert in child development. "Parents are beating themselves up over things that are out of their control. We need to stop these negative self-talk patterns and focus on building confidence and self-compassion."
The APA survey also found that the top sources of stress for parents are:
- Meeting the needs of their children (44%)
- Managing their own workload (35%)
- Financial stress (33%)
- Relationship stress with their partner (28%)
The effects of this parental anxiety are far-reaching, with many parents reporting physical and mental health issues, such as headaches, insomnia, and depression.
"We are seeing a generation of parents who are burnt out and exhausted," said Dr. Smith. "It’s time for us to stop judging ourselves and start celebrating the tiny victories. Every small act of love and care is making a difference in our children’s lives."
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I have a toddler who is 18 months. Today my husband and I found out some exciting news even though it was accidental and found out the gender of our next baby. We were so excited texting family and friends and I just was trying my hardest not to be on the phone. We both work full time so when my baby comes home from daycare I make it a point to play and be 100 percent focused on him. I felt like that was the case but just not as much today.
Also, he enjoys musical shows like Ms Rachel and we really do limit it but he pointed to the tv and wanted to watch some after his bottle.
I turned it on for him but felt bad because I don’t want him to keep pointing at it and I did limit it. I then made sure to read quite a few books with him and turned off the tv. We limit screen time. He sometimes watches it after a long day at care and rarely on the weekends because we are always out doing stuff.
I just felt like a bad parent today with the tv time. He had a long day at school, me and my husband were reaching out to friends and family but I also tried to make sure that I was focused on him too. It’s just felt like not as much.
Before bed, I make sure to sing songs with him rock him and hug and kiss him and tell him how much we all love him and how much he means to us. It’s me and my baby’s special time and I love it. I do this extra long on the days he’s at daycare to give him extra love when I couldn’t during the day.
Am I being too hard on myself? I’m
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Dear Mama,
You are being way to hard on yourself. Stop it. Give yourself grace.
Best,
Another Mama
Yes you are being way too hard on yourself. Everyone has bad days and this does not even sound at all like it was a bad day. We use tv as a tool all the time. We are on our phones a lot. Our son is happy and healthy. We haven’t needed to restrict these things.
Also, your husband is there too. Does he feel guilty? Why are you throwing all the guilt at yourself? If this is a normal feeling for you, you might want to be assessed for anxiety.