Life as a parent comes with more than one source of stress.
From trying to tackle bath time to getting the kids ready for bed, there are a number of times a day that parents feel stressed because of their kids.
But new research has discovered that the daily school run is in fact the most stressful part of the day.
80 per cent of parents said that they find it so stressful that they can’t concentrate on driving, and one in ten parents have even hit another car as a result of school run stress.
The research, carried out by car insurance car insurance company MORE TH>N, reveals that one in three parents feel the school run is the most stressful part of their day - with 26 per cent of parents saying it's as or even more stressful than buying a house!
And with finding somewhere to stop off, making sure the kids have remembered everything they need for the day and getting them to school on time so that they don’t get a late mark, there are many factors that go into making the school run such a tense time of day.
Researchers also found that 42 per cent of parents find it such a chaotic time of day because they are usually in a rush to leave the house in the mornings, with the same number of participants saying that arguments between siblings cause them stress. A total of 41 per cent of parents also blame their morning stress on traffic.
And how do the kids feel about morning school runs? The survey found that they don’t like it either, with nearly a quarter of kids saying they start the journey to school feeling stressed or anxious and 5 per cent saying they feel stressed when they get to school as a result of the school run.
Keep your eyes on the road and stay safe parents!
-
Staying together 'for the kids' can have damaging consequences - divorce therapist explains 3 reasons whyThree major consequences of staying in a failing relationship have been identified - we share what they are, and why staying together can be more damaging for your children.
-
Record number of families opt-out of claiming child benefit, but the decision could have serious repercussions for your futureStark warning for families as number of parents who opt-out of receiving child benefit reaches 10-year high
-
When will A-Levels be scrapped? Everything to know about the Advanced British StandardEverything you need to know about the new qualifications that are set to replace A-Levels.
-
When do kids go back to school after the Christmas holidays? 2024 school holiday and term datesThe key dates that you’ll want to pop on your calendar
-
How to appeal A Level results and when does clearing open?Find out how to appeal A Level results and when does clearing open with this helpful guide to get you through results day
-
GCSE results 2023: When are GCSE certificates issued?GCSE results are a nerve-wracking time, but once out the way you might find yourself asking when are GCSE certificates issued?
-
What to expect on A level results day - a parents guideWe explain what to expect on A level results day, how to understand their results and what to do if they didn't get what they wanted
-
When do kids break up from school? Summer holidays 2023It's the final term before the long summer break!
-
How to appeal a school place: what to do if your child doesn’t get the school you wantedGetting your child into the school you really want for them can be a nail-biting time for parents. Here's how to appeal if your child doesn't get in...
-
179 fantastic facts for kids to really blow their mind - from sharks and cats to space and tornadoesDazzle and amaze little ones with these mind-blowing facts… They’re so good they’ll leave grown-ups speechless too!
