It’s no secret that moms keep everything from falling apart, but how long would a family last without her running the show? Not even 24 hours, according to most moms.
A new survey out ahead of Mother’s Day asks 2-thousand moms across the country about their roles and contributions to the family, including how long their family could make it without her. More than half (58%) think things would crash and burn in a day or less.
- The job title that moms feel best reflects all they do for their partners and kids is cleaner (66%), followed by chef (57%).
- While they’re often in charge of the family, only 27% labeled themselves as its “chief executive officer.”
- But juggling all the roles moms fill can take a toll, especially when it comes to sleep. Moms are only getting six hours a night, on average. And 42% admit it’s been more than a few weeks since they’ve forgotten a really good night’s sleep.
- About half of moms (49%) say they remind family members about tasks, responsibilities and schedules, and 41% of them repeat directions or follow-up to make sure it all gets done.
- So it’s not surprising that moms feel like they’re in “survival mode” almost half the time (46%).
- Nearly one in five moms (18%) have never had a day all to themselves or can’t remember the last time they did.
- And 44% of the mothers surveyed also have jobs, which adds to their to-do lists and stress levels.
- Two-thirds (68%) of moms with full-time jobs admit that burnout from “the business of family life” has a negative impact on their work quality. But it goes both ways, as 66% also say that fatigue from work takes away from their family life and responsibilities.
- When asked what they’d like for Mother’s Day instead of physical gifts, hiring a professional cleaner tops the list (36%). A third would also love a spa day and 28% would just like a week off from cooking duties.
The Top 10 Jobs Moms Constantly Do
- Cleaner (66%)
- Chef (57%)
- Guidance counselor (47%)
- Event planner (43%)
- Chauffeur (43%)
- Professor/teacher (40%)
- Chief financial officer (37%)
- Secretary (37%)
- Chief operating officer (33%)
- Chief executive officer (27%)
Source: Talker