Bellbrook graduation 2012
Fairfield Senior 2012 graduation
Kroger Aquatic Center opens
Home > Blogs > Here's the Deal > Archives > 2009 > May > 14 > Entry
Economy driving more moms to drink, use drugs and gamble
Even moms have their breaking points.
A recent survey noted by CNBC showed moms are overwhelmed with financial pressures that have escalated since the economic downturn began, and many are not responding well.
One in three moms surveyed by Mom Logic and the Insight Research Group this spring said they have turned to a vice such as overeating, drinking, drugs and/or gambling to cope with the stress.
Also in the survey:
64 percent of moms are spending more time feeling intensely negative emotions, resulting in arguing, fits of crying and frustration as they worry about the state of the world, how to pay the bills, etc.
50 percent of moms are less satisfied with their lives now than before the economic downturn
Of moms with partners who have lost their jobs, 80 percent feel overwhelmed and nearly 50 percent say they spend more time fighting and less time having sex
27 percent of moms 25-34 want more children but are holding off because of the recession.
82 percent of moms feel personally responsible for making sure their children’s financial futures are secure.
But, like most moms, the folks at Mom Logic folks not taking this news lying down. The site has devised a Recession Survival Guide to help moms get through this slump.
Their tips include starting neighborhood meal swaps, clothes swaps and baby-sitting swaps.
Permalink | Comments (1) | Post your comment | Categories: Helpful information
Comments
By Anon
May 14, 2009 3:42 PM | Link to this
So they spend money they don’t have buying things they don’t need? That’s why they are having financial issues. Cut back and save!