
PARENTAL stress affects countless families worldwide. In today's fast-paced and demanding world, parents often find themselves overwhelmed by the pressures and responsibilities they face. Juggling work, finances, household chores, and raising children, can create a high-stress environment that takes a toll on parents' emotional and physical wellbeing. Research has shown that children of stressed parents are more likely to experience mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression.
The negative emotions and strained relationships resulting from parental stress can create an unstable and tense atmosphere at home, affecting the child’s emotional development and psychological resilience.
Emotional contagion: Children are remarkably perceptive and attuned to the emotions of their parents. When parents experience high levels of stress, their emotional state can be easily transmitted to their children. This phenomenon, known as emotional contagion, can have adverse effects on the child's mental health. Constant exposure to parental stress can create an environment of tension and anxiety, which can lead to heightened levels of stress and emotional distress in children.
Modelling behaviour: Parents serve as primary role models for children, and they often imitate their behaviour and coping mechanisms. If children witness their parents struggling to manage stress effectively, they may adopt similar maladaptive strategies. Unhealthy coping mechanisms such as avoidance, aggression, or substance abuse can manifest in children.
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