Parenting Is More Difficult Now Than In Previous Generations - Here's Why
by arnienicola.com
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Work-Life Imbalance
Dual-income households and long work hours leave less time for kids. Flexible schedules are rare in today’s working environments.
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Technology Distraction
Managing screen time and constant digital connectivity for parents and children is a constant battle.
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Economic Pressure
Rising costs of housing, education and childcare put financial strain on families.
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Lack of Community Support
Extended families generally live farther away, and modern neighborhoods often lack the tight-knit bonds that once helped raise children.
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Information Overload
An abundance of (sometimes conflicting) child development advice on top of less hands-on parenting can overwhelm parents.
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Health and Safety Fear
Risks like school shootings, obesity, drug abuse and other concerns create anxiety. As a result, many parents tend to become 'helicopter parents, which can induce more stress to parents.
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