Having a second child worsens parents' mental health: new research
- Written by Leah Ruppanner, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of Melbourne
While the first child improves parents' mental health, a second child does not.Shutterstock
Children are a wonderful gift, bringing joy, laughter, and love. But, then there are the toys, the sleepless nights, the constant barrage of “why?” questions and the plethora of sticky handprints.
For many parents, the decision to have a second...
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