Overview

• The U.S. Surgeon General's report, 'Parents Under Pressure,' officially recognizes the severe stress experienced by parents.
• Factors contributing to parental stress include lack of universal childcare, inadequate mental health care, and insufficient paid family leave.
• The report highlights how societal pressures, such as unrealistic expectations and safety concerns, exacerbate parental burnout.
• Black and brown parents face additional stressors related to racism and discrimination, impacting their mental and physical well-being.
• The advisory calls for a cultural shift towards collective responsibility in child-rearing and better structural support for parents.