Parents are struggling to raise children in the pandemic era “amid reports of a growing youth mental health crisis,” according to a new survey.
Four in 10 parents with children younger than 18 said they are “very” or “extremely” worried about anxiety or depression, Pew Research Center reported Tuesday.
Another 36% of those surveyed said they are somewhat worried about their children experiencing emotional issues and 23% said they are not too worried or not worried.
While most parents find their roles rewarding and enjoyable most of the time, higher percentages of mothers than fathers said it’s equally tiring and stressful.