Parenting challenges
What are the greatest challenges amongst mums?
(Mums only)
Making ends meet financially and being able to provide for my children
- 45%
Ensuring my children eat a healthy diet and get the right amount of exercise
- 38%
Trying to juggle everything with little help from others
- 32%
Giving them the opportunities that I didn’t have growing up
- 31%
Trying to limit my children's technology usage
- 28%
Concern about the limited quality time that I spend with my children due to work commitments
- 25%
Protecting my child from online or school yard bullying
- 24%
Trying to let go of responsibility and let others assist/ share the load
- 21%
Question: What are your greatest challenges right now when it comes to parenting?
Source: “The Whimn Way” Digital Networks Australia 2017
Sample size:
Mum: 564
Non mum: Not Available
Feelings towards motherhood
How do women feel towards motherhood?
(% Agree)
Mums are at breaking point - juggling more than ever
- Mum 68%
- Non mum 50%
If I never had children, I'll be ok with that (Non mums only)
- Non mum 48%
Women younger than ever are now having to look after both children and aging parents
- Mum 47%
- Non mum 39%
Mothers are under pressure to obey or be shamed
- Mum 42%
- Non mum 41%
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:
Mum: 564
Non mum: 424