Most adults are worriers. It is usually the first sign of being a grown up. We worry about bills, our careers, our health, our wealth, and most important of all, our children. As a mother to two 22 month old toddlers, I worry a lot about them; their health, growth and developement, and I monitor and record all major milestones. I also worry about their future, the schools they would attend, grades they would have, friends they would make, the courses they would study at the university and everything else imaginable. My job as a Mom, is to worry.
An interesting survey was recently carried out by My Voucher Codes, the survey asked parents from all over the UK what their main concerns were for themselves and their children’s future. 1,286 families took part in the study, and here are the findings:
They found 44% were concerned about financial instability and economy, 40% were concerned about extremism, terrorism and safety and 37% of families, were concerned about house prices and rental costs. In addition 24% were worried about crime, 14% had concerns over bullying and 11% were worried about drugs.
I found it shocking to know that in the North East (where I live), 68% of parents were more concerned about extremism, terrorism and safety than anything else. I know there is always one new terror related story in the news these days, but overall I find the North East extremely quiet and peaceful which is fantastic for my growing family. Unlike London and Manchester, here in Cheshire, we hardly hear about crimes or break ins, everyone goes about their business peacefully, so to think safety is a main issue for most people was quite puzzling. I would have thought most parents would be more worried about the rising costs of house prices and house rents, the economy, the financial instability with the growth in the unemployment rate and small businesses shutting down; and also bullying at schools. Those are the things I worry about, they keep me up at night.
Mark Pearson, the founder of My Voucher Codes, commented on the results of the research: ‘From what we have found from speaking to parents, it seems that many of them are worried about the effects of the economy, whether that is financial instability or house prices and high rents for their children’s future. The recent budget announcements seem to have many parents concerned about what the future holds, especially for their children.’
You can read the whole article and the findings here.
Now if our generation is struggling so much to get on the housing ladder or to get employed and stay employed, how will the next generation cope? How will our children cope? Drop me a comment, let’s chat.
It is a worry! I think it’s so, so much harder for parents to buy houses compared to a generation ago. I wonder if there will be big changes in the way people look at housing and living accommodation by the time our kids are grown up?
I wonder to. Guess we all have to hope for the best.
I never used to worry but as soon as I became a parent I suddenly realised how hard things are going to be for our children but I think the best thing we can do is try and guide them, support them in their interested and help them grow as much as possible
Laura x
Yea that is the best we can do. Bring them up properly and guide them through life. Thanks Laura.
You never stop worrying as a parent. It’s exhausting. I must admit I don’t worry about terrorism. It’s too big and sort of far away (if you know what I mean). I worry about things closer to home like SIDS or paedos or burns or choking.
Yea I do. Terrorism is one of the least if my worries for my children. Thanks Tori.
Yes all parents are worriers. That is what life becomes when we become parents but then I worry less and commit everything into the hands of God. THanks for sharing this amazing one.
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Yea parents are always worrying especially mothers. That’s their nature. But the most important thing is to bring up your children property, pray for them always and leave God to take charge.
Yea true that. Thank you.
I’m not a parent myself but parents do worry a lot as I’ve seen with my own parents.
Yeap we do. Thanks Rebecca.
I’m concerned about schooling, the level of education in London is awful.
Really? I know a couple of people home schooling their kids now.
great post really interesting especially as a mum, i agree with melenie i worry about schooling too.
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Yea I am sure I will worry more when my kids start school.
When you become a parent you start worrying about everything. There is a real shortage of housing in the UK and that is one such worry for me.
Yea housing is another major issue we are facing. Thanks Mellissa.
to be honest there is so many things to worry about that sometimes I am not sure where to start and how to end the worry spree… are banks going to calapse? is economy going to go to hell? what about fresh water in the far future? there is so many questions and so little answers 🙁
Yea I agree. I try not to worry too much but it is hard.
You can’t help but worry about your children, job security has gone like it used to be, prices are getting out of control, if they want to improve their chance be going to university they end up in around £30k debt. You have to put your faith into your children to make their own way in the world and hope they will succeed.
Yea that is what I pray for everyday. Thanks Sharon.