A recent survey seems to show that many parents prefer rest and a quiet drink than spending time with their kids:
A new survey has revealed that stressed adults prefer to kick back with a bottle of wine, rather than spending time with their partners or children.
Six in ten adults said drinking was their top choice after a stressful day, reports the Daily Mail.
While 28 per cent said spending time with their children helped them relax only 26 per cent opted for talking to their partner, according to the poll of 825 adults conducted by industry-funded charity Drinkaware.
It found people battle stress with up to four drinks on a typical evening at home.
Family dynamics have changed over the years. Something like the family dinner is quite different now to what it was in the 60’s and 70’s. Whilst a few drinks is clearly more relaxing than getting the kids ready for bed, it is still important that they receive the love and attention they need.
Ultimately, they need to feel as though they are more important than a drink at the end of a taxing and stressful day.
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