Stress & security woes taking a toll on metro moms, leave them more stressed than others

Women in metro cities are significantly less happy then their counterparts in non-metros, found a survey of more than 2000 respondents by website Momspresso. One in three mothers in metros are unhappy with their situation, whereas that number is as less as one in ten for mothers in non-metros.

A 69% of mothers in non-metros are happy in their marriage, as compare to 56% of metro mothers. The survey also found that women in non-metros get to spend more quality time with their husbands, receive more support from them in raising children and even get more me time.

The survey found that the metro moms are harder on themselves and are more stressed out. They also tend to take the whole responsibility for their children’s activities, which include school, health and discipline. These women are also less happy with their physical appearance and fitness.


However, the survey also found that women in non-metros (24%) care more about having a suportive husband, compared to women in metros (19%).

The survey also found that a 53% of working mothers were unhappy or somewhat unhappy with their current state of life, compared to 46% of non-working mothers.

What stresses mothers out the most?
Children’s safety was the leading cause of stress for mothers, followed by finding ways to limit screen-time.

The survey also found that “being a good mom” was the top source of happiness for mothers, followed by having a supportive husband, and getting enough time for themselves.One in two women also found that they earned less after maternity than before. However, 77% also said they they could spend money on their personal needs without asking anyone. 80% of moms want to be financially independent so that they can be a role model for their children, found the survey.