‘Parental Burnout’ in The US Is Among The Highest in The World, And We May Know Why – ScienceAlert

Nobody ever said parenting was easy, but depending on circumstances, some people can find it much harder than others.
In recent years researchers have begun to recognize ‘parental burnout’ a condition in which exhausted parents become overwhelmed by their role as primary carers, potentially leading to emotional distance from their children, parental ineffectiveness, neglect, and worse in some cases.
But where does this phenomenon come from? To examine whether cultural factors might contribute to…

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