Mothers experience significant time deprivation, clocking only 36 minutes of child-free leisure daily. The unequal division of domestic labor contributes to this gender gap in leisure time, with mothers having less free time than any other demographic. Many women struggle with guilt over taking time for themselves, influenced by societal expectations that dictate emotional availability. Despite their desires for solitude, self-care, and quality family time, the reality is that mothers often face stress and burnout, underscoring the need for greater awareness and change around gender roles in household responsibilities.
The lack of me-time means moms are also deprived of the benefits of solitude, which are essential for mental health.
Mothers are clocking in merely 36 minutes of child-free leisure time per day, experiencing significant stress and burnout due to the scarcity of alone time.
The gender leisure gap leaves mothers with significantly less free time than men and even women without children.
Women often feel guilty for taking 'me-time' due to societal expectations, further contributing to the gender disparity in leisure time.
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