Parenting challenges
What are the greatest challenges amongst mums?
(Mums only)
Making ends meet financially and being able to provide for my children
%
Ensuring my children eat a healthy diet and get the right amount of exercise
%
Trying to juggle everything with little help from others
%
Giving them the opportunities that I didn’t have growing up
%
Trying to limit my children's technology usage
%
Concern about the limited quality time that I spend with my children due to work commitments
%
Protecting my child from online or school yard bullying
%
Trying to let go of responsibility and let others assist/ share the load
%
Question: What are your greatest challenges right now when it comes to parenting?
Source: “The Whimn Way” Digital Networks Australia 2017
Sample size: 564 Women 18-59
Feelings towards motherhood
How do women feel towards motherhood?
(% Agree)
Mums are at breaking point - juggling more than ever
%
If I never had children, I'll be ok with that (Non mums only)
%
Women younger than ever are now having to look after both children and aging parents
%
Mothers are under pressure to obey or be shamed
%
Question: These statements relate to parenting and relationships. How much do you agree or disagree with these statements?
Source: “The Whimn Way” Digital Networks Australia 2017
Sample size: 988 Women 18-59