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Why Moms Always Get Blamed (And It’s Getting Old)
Hey there, friends! So, it’s 2023, and you’d think we’d have moved past the whole “let’s blame moms for everything” thing, right? Well, not quite. Even in a world where we talk a lot about shared parenting, moms still seem to carry the weight of the world on their shoulders. For instance, a recent study revealed that kids today aren’t getting enough exercise, and guess who gets thrown under the bus? Yep, you guessed it—mom.
A survey sponsored by a health organization aimed to investigate how much physical activity moms engage in with their kids. Turns out, between juggling work, household chores, and being the go-to person for every little crisis, moms have little time left to take their kids on those long bike rides. The survey showed that when it comes to activities, the top three things moms do with their kiddos are eating dinner, watching TV, and doing homework—basically, all the things that happen in the few minutes we get together after a long day. Out of over a thousand moms surveyed, only about half said they had taken a walk, run, or bike ride with their kids in the last week—and only 26% had played a sport or danced with them. Funny how there’s no mention of how many dads are out there running marathons after work, huh? Probably because they didn’t ask.
The survey, conducted by a women’s magazine, focused solely on moms, which makes you wonder why they didn’t consider family habits as a whole. Researchers pointed fingers at moms for their kids’ increasingly sedentary lifestyles, insisting that it’s up to moms to make family workout time a priority. But why is it always the moms who are held accountable?
We’re already expected to handle perfect pregnancies, breastfeed for ages, master Pinterest for gluten-free meals, and raise ambitious kids—all while managing screen time and our own mental health. Now we’re supposed to add “family fitness coordinator” to our resumes too?
Sure, moms play a crucial role in raising healthy kids, but we’re not the only ones responsible for it. It’s exhausting to keep seeing studies and articles that imply otherwise. Dads often get to enjoy their parenting roles while still being praised for minimal effort. I’m not asking for accolades for doing basic things, but I’d like for the scales to balance a bit more. I may be a superhero to my kids, but I’m not a robot.
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Summary:
Moms are still unfairly blamed for their kids’ lack of exercise, despite the overwhelming responsibilities they juggle daily. A recent survey highlighted that many moms lack time for physical activities with their children, yet the focus remains on them rather than a shared family effort. It’s time to acknowledge that parenting responsibilities should be shared equally.