Happy mothers, happy children... but when dad is off-colour they're not bothered


Happy mothers, happy children... but when dad is off-colour they're not bothered - Next time your little ones are refusing to tidy their rooms or stick to their bedtimes, run this one past them.

Children are happiest when their mothers are happy, a study has found. Nearly three-quarters of children whose mothers are content with their relationship report feeling happy at home.


Mum's the word: The survey found that children are more likely to be happy if they know their mother is happy

Mum's the word: The survey found that children are more likely to be happy if they know their mother is happy


But when their mothers are unhappy, only 55 per cent of youngsters are ‘completely satisfied’ with family life. In contrast, the research, revealed on Mother’s Day, found that a father’s happiness makes no difference to his offspring.

As part of the Understanding Society study, youngsters aged between ten and 15 in 40,000 UK families were asked how they felt about their home lives.

It revealed that relationships with mothers and fathers were the most important indicator of happiness, and that those living with two parents – either biological or step – were most content.

Fewer than three in ten children who argued with their parents more than once a week were completely happy at home.

Dr Maria Iacovou, of the Institute for Social and Economic Research, said: ‘These findings show that family relationships and the happiness of parents are key to the happiness of young people.’ ( dailymail.co.uk )





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