Do Children Make You Happier? Here’s What The Data Says
Dinky12 Heinä 2022

Do Children Make You Happier? Here’s What The Data Says

Parents often say that the happiest day of their lives is the day their children were born… But is that true? Do kids *actually* make you happier — or lead to more meaningful lives? This week, Erika and Kristen consult the stats to see what the research reveals about the impact parenting has on your happiness. (Spoiler: it’s not great.) To enjoy a nice sit down dinner, visit your local Red Lobster: https://www.redlobster.com/ To reference the study about Texas mothers: https://www.amazon.com/All-Joy-No-Fun-Parenthood/dp/B01L9E1R66 To read the additional data we reference, visit these links: https://positivepsychology.com/parenthood-paradox/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/why-bad-looks-good/202102/why-many-single-women-without-children-are-so-happy To play along with the Parenting Simulator, download the app here: https://www.choiceofgames.com/user-contributed/parenting-simulator/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dinky-podcast/support

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Regretful Parents: “Never Felt As Ugly As I Do Now” | Reddit Stories

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Regretful Parents: "My Stay-At-Home Husband Won't Do His Job" | Reddit Stories

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Regretful Parents: "I Don't Love My Child" | Reddit Stories

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Regretful Parents: "My Girlfriend Gave Me An Ultimatum" | Reddit Stories

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