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More than 1 in 10 UK Parents Have No Support Network, New Study Finds
A survey of 1,000 parents found 56% rely on online groups for help, while 42% say a village makes them feel less alone.
- A study of 1,000 parents found 71 per cent would struggle without help, yet more than one in 10 parents currently have no support network.
- Busy work schedules and living too far from relatives complicate building support, while reluctance to burden others hinders many parents.
- Consequently, 56 per cent of parents rely on virtual support networks, including WhatsApp groups, Facebook, and Instagram pages to find community.
- Antenatal teacher Sarah Ockwell-Smith noted humans are meant to parent as a tribe, stating, "We simply weren't meant to do it alone."
- Creating a nurturing community requires effort; experts advise parents to be brave and make the first move, as others may seek similar support.
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