'Humor can teach people cognitive flexibility, relieve stress, and promote creative problem solving and resilience,' said Professor Benjamin Levi, senior author of the study. This emphasizes how the use of humor adds significant value in parenting beyond mere entertainment.
'In business, humor has been shown to help reduce hierarchies, create better environments for collaboration and creativity and diffuse tensions,' said Lucy Emery, first author of the study. She draws a fascinating comparison between workplace dynamics and parent-child interactions.
The study revealed that over 71.8 percent of adult participants agreed humor is an effective parenting tool. This indicates a prevalent belief that humor plays a crucial role in shaping positive family relationships.
As much as they make you cringe, the research suggests that 'Dad jokes' might exemplify effective parenting, serving as a tool to enhance connection and understanding between parents and children.
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