The U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, highlighted alarming statistics revealing that "forty-one per cent of respondents reported that 'most days they are so stressed they cannot function.'" This statistic underscores the fundamental challenges that pervade modern American parenthood, making it evident that many parents are deeply overwhelmed by their circumstances.
Jessica Winter articulates, "It's easy to see why intensive parenting has garnered disproportionate attention in the media, but a conversation driven by matters of choice does little to address the real barriers that keep middle- and working-class families from thriving." This statement distinguishes between perceived pressures regarding parenting styles versus actual economic hardships.
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