UK Wedding News
16/05/2014
A new survey has revealed that mums feel their partners are more fun than they are.
In fact, a majority of mothers agreed that while they spend their day looking after their children and playing the role of "bad cop", dads tend to come home from work and become the centre of attention.
The research, conducted by baby swimming school Water Babies, found that a reason mums feel like this, is because they are viewed as the taskmaster, while their other half gets to be the "fun" parent. Interestingly, when it comes to disciplining the kids, some 70% of mothers believed they were seen as the "bad cop", while dads are the "good cop".
Worryingly, six in 10 mums said this perception made them so anxious, that they have discussed the issue with their spouse – with others admitting that it has led to an argument.
Of the 2,000 mothers who participated in the survey, almost three-quarters said they tell their children off "far more" than their partner. Many said this led to a feeling of frustration, while a quarter said it upsets them and a further 30% wonder if they are too bossy.
When asked what their children associated them with, mothers said they were associated with homework, tidying and the weekly routine, while their partners were linked with playtime and fun.
It's not all bad news for mums though – when they do get to spend time with their kids, nine in 10 mums said they finally became the "fun one" as fathers' then step in and take over other duties.
Commenting on the results, a spokesperson for Water Babies said: "Mums are very often the engine of the family and do so much to keep domestic life running smoothly day to day.
"Inevitably, that means having to be the voice of reason or ensuring the children do what they need to, which isn't always the fun option and so it's easy to see why they feel they are usually the stricter parent.
"It's important that both parents get time to properly bond with the children and concentrate on having fun away from the routine.
"Neither parent should feel that they aren't capable of having fun with their children and parents should always ensure they act as a team when it comes to making decisions.
"The results show mums don't want to be seen as having to be the stricter parent or putting limits on the fun and are keen for more quality time with their children.
"Seeking out activities that allow mum time to be with her children without the hectic daily pressures is important in ensuring she doesn't feel she's getting a raw deal."
(JP/IT)
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Mums Feel That Dads Are 'More Fun'
A new survey has revealed that mums feel their partners are more fun than they are.
In fact, a majority of mothers agreed that while they spend their day looking after their children and playing the role of "bad cop", dads tend to come home from work and become the centre of attention.
The research, conducted by baby swimming school Water Babies, found that a reason mums feel like this, is because they are viewed as the taskmaster, while their other half gets to be the "fun" parent. Interestingly, when it comes to disciplining the kids, some 70% of mothers believed they were seen as the "bad cop", while dads are the "good cop".
Worryingly, six in 10 mums said this perception made them so anxious, that they have discussed the issue with their spouse – with others admitting that it has led to an argument.
Of the 2,000 mothers who participated in the survey, almost three-quarters said they tell their children off "far more" than their partner. Many said this led to a feeling of frustration, while a quarter said it upsets them and a further 30% wonder if they are too bossy.
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When asked what their children associated them with, mothers said they were associated with homework, tidying and the weekly routine, while their partners were linked with playtime and fun.
It's not all bad news for mums though – when they do get to spend time with their kids, nine in 10 mums said they finally became the "fun one" as fathers' then step in and take over other duties.
Commenting on the results, a spokesperson for Water Babies said: "Mums are very often the engine of the family and do so much to keep domestic life running smoothly day to day.
"Inevitably, that means having to be the voice of reason or ensuring the children do what they need to, which isn't always the fun option and so it's easy to see why they feel they are usually the stricter parent.
"It's important that both parents get time to properly bond with the children and concentrate on having fun away from the routine.
"Neither parent should feel that they aren't capable of having fun with their children and parents should always ensure they act as a team when it comes to making decisions.
"The results show mums don't want to be seen as having to be the stricter parent or putting limits on the fun and are keen for more quality time with their children.
"Seeking out activities that allow mum time to be with her children without the hectic daily pressures is important in ensuring she doesn't feel she's getting a raw deal."
(JP/IT)
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