You might find this a surprise but parents who have silly kids can still be less distressed compared to adults who have less responsibility and are single. Yeah, it’s hard to believe this idea, considering that there are parents who get stressed when kids leave their room with mud or cry non-stop. However, there is a survey that proves this matter, supported by a good explanation of a researcher.

• Among 33,400 adults who served as respondents for this survey, parents have less distress compared to single adults.

• 12% of respondents, aged 18-49, who underwent an hour of face-to-face interview, are psychologically distressed compared to 8.9% of parents.

• People who usually experience such state are women, younger adults, and people who have low salary.

According to Dr. Mindy Herman-Stahl, a senior researcher at RTI International, such distress is commonly experienced by adults, experiencing sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, and worthlessness.

To read the full article, go to:
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007%5C11%5C05%5Cstory_5-11-2007_pg6_15

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