Study: Middle school is the most stressful time for moms

[healthy11]

www.cnn.com/2016/01/27/health/middle-school-stress-mothers-research/?iid=ob_article_organicsidebar_expansion

Briefly, a new study by Arizona State University researchers, published in the January issue of Developmental Psychology, finds that middle school years are the most difficult for mothers...Across the board, mothers of only middle-school-age children reported the highest levels of stress, loneliness and emptiness, and also the lowest levels of life satisfaction and fulfillment. Mothers of infants and adults were found to be the most satisfied.

[dw]

What I found most stressful is that there was this child with an assumption of increased independence and physically maturing, and defiance, who was very immature emotionally, especialy with the ADHD maturity delay. I agree it was the worst age.
As for emptiness and loneliness, it helps to have at least a part time job, so one can have a life out of the home, where one hopes one's efforts would be more appreciated.

[melvinhoward]

Jul 24, 2016 20:10:00 GMT -5 dw said:

What I found most stressful is that there was this child with an assumption of increased independence and physically maturing, and defiance, who was very immature emotionally, especialy with the ADHD maturity delay. I agree it was the worst age.
As for emptiness and loneliness, it helps to have at least a part time job, so one can have a life out of the home, where one hopes one's efforts would be more appreciated.

I agree with you. Getting involved in activities or engaging in part time jobs can help the mothers to reduce stress and loneliness.