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Millennial mothers on why parenthood feels impossible
Original: ‘I can’t be the mum I want to be’: why does parenthood feel so impossible for millennial mothers?
A new Guardian piece explores why so many millennial mothers feel they are falling short of the parents they hoped to be. The article examines the pressures shaping modern motherhood, including the cost of childcare, demanding work schedules, and the emotional burden of trying to raise children without adequate support. Mothers describe exhaustion, guilt and a sense that parenting has become far harder than it should be, prompting wider debate about what needs to change for families.
Why now: The pressures on millennial mothers are resonating widely as families face rising childcare costs and thin support networks.
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- ‘I can’t be the mum I want to be’: why does parenthood feel so impossible for millennial mothers? · The Guardian
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