Though about 8 in 10 parents say being a parent is rewarding all or most of the time, 41% say it tiring and 29% say it’s stressful.
Questions about infant care can contribute to first-time parents’ exhaustion. A study by Pew Research Center in January 2023 found most people with children say being a parent is harder than they expected. Though about 8 in 10 parents say being a parent is rewarding all or most of the time, 41% say it tiring and 29% say it’s stressful.