Ask questions Quote by Jennifer Senior
““Drawing from 1.7 million Gallup surveys collected between 2008 and 2012, researchers Angus Deaton and Arthur Stone found that parents with children at home age fifteen or younger experience more highs, as well as more lows, than those without children... And when researchers bother to ask questions of a more existential nature, they find that parents report greater feelings of meaning and reward -- which to many parents is what the entire shebang is about.””
About This Quote
Source Article: The Atlantic, “The Ups and Downs of Parenting”, 2015
Parents experience more emotional extremes but also find deeper meaning and reward in life.
In simple terms: Kids bring highs, lows, and purpose.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both challenges and rewards of parenting.
Themes
family
emotion
meaning
parenting
psychology
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
explanatory
thought‑provoking
When to use this quote
- daily parenting
- career decisions
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
well‑being
existential fulfillment
stress management
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies help parents manage emotional swings?
- How does meaning offset the lows?
A Different Perspective
High emotional volatility can strain relationships.
