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Survey Reveals 43% of Women Struggling with Parenting Burnout

12/11/2025

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The USA TODAY/Peacock survey finds 43% of women report burnout from parenting's mental load.
The survey shows women primarily manage responsibilities and feel pressure to be perfect, while men increasingly share duties.
Experts say societal expectations place the burden on women, contributing to guilt and overwhelm.
Forty percent of parents believe family responsibilities significantly impact their mental health.
The findings imply a need for shared ownership of parenting tasks.

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The USA TODAY/Peacock survey finds 43% of women report burnout from parenting's mental load.
The survey shows women primarily manage responsibilities and feel pressure to be perfect, while men increasingly share duties.
Experts say societal expectations place the burden on women, contributing to guilt and overwhelm.
Forty percent of parents believe family responsibilities significantly impact their mental health.
The findings imply a need for shared ownership of parenting tasks.