A new survey has found what day of the week parents are more likely to “give up.” Motherhood is hard, parenting is hard, and there are times when it can feel impossible. When you are so burnt out, and you don’t think you can get up and do another day of being a mom.
As the days go on, and the weeks all blend together, there can reach a point when mom is just done and needs a break. Where she needs to reset; polls and surveys see just when that moment is, and they found that day in the week when moms are ready to just throw in the towel.
According to Study Finds, a new poll has found that by the time Thursday comes around, most parents are struggling to “stay afloat.” This information was based on a survey of 2,000 parents, and it was done by OnePoll, and commissioned by Pound of Ground.
The survey was asking parents about the many challenges that they face as they manage their homes, families, and their meal planning. What they found was that the majority of parents had a meal planned on Tuesday and Wednesday, and they ate it as a family. However, after that, it seemed to go downhill.
They also stated that Monday is when they feel most put together, and ready to tackle any challenges they face. This means that by Wednesday at bedtime, parents are “done,” and they give up on their ambition and drive for the rest of the week. The weekend is likely the time when they refresh, and get ready for the week ahead.
They also looked at the months of the year, and they found that January, February, and March are the most challenging months for families to get through.
This could be due to the holidays being over, and the weather not being as nice and forcing families to stay inside. One participant in the survey stated that parents schedule their lives around the children, and it is not the other way around, and this can take a toll.
The survey found that between different activities and not having the right ingredients, it can be hard for parents to find the time to make healthy meals for their children. When parents have reached the mental fog of Thursday, they may not have enough energy to get through the next few days, and they run out of ideas for dinner.
Sources: Study Finds, OnePoll, Pound of Ground