It can feel like parenting is harder now than it used to be. The rising cost of living, expensive childcare, a fast-developing social media landscape: all these can place a huge burden on families.
Many people have children, but parents are rarely given the opportunity to be frank about the difficulties that come with them. The common line is that the benefits outweigh the costs, but how do parents actually feel about the way their children have affected their lives?
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We want to hear from you about what it is really like being a parent: the good and the bad. Please fill in the form below if you have children and want to talk honestly about the process of becoming a parent and how it has changed your life and relationships. Names, identifying factors and voices can all be changed, and we will check with you if you want to remain anonymous.
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