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- 1Millennial mothers say parenthood feels impossible▼‘I can’t be the mum I want to be’: why does parenthood feel so impossible for millennial mothers?
Millennial mothers are describing the gap between the parents they hoped to be and the ones they are able to be, amid reports of exhaustion, guilt and inadequate support. Commentators point to rising childcare costs, precarious work, and the erosion of family support networks as reasons modern motherhood feels harder than for previous generations. The piece has struck a chord with parents sharing similar experiences.