parental worry
[pəˈrentəl ˈwʌri]
noun phrasepl: parental worries
preocupação parental
1. anxiety or concern experienced by parents about their children's wellbeing, safety, development, or future
Parental worry about their child's academic performance is common during exam season.
A preocupação parental com o desempenho acadêmico do filho é comum durante a época de provas.
2. the emotional burden or stress that comes with parenting responsibilities
Sleep deprivation is often linked to parental worry in the early months after birth.
A privação de sono frequentemente está ligada à preocupação parental nos primeiros meses após o nascimento.
3. concerns about making the right decisions for one's children
Parental worry about screen time for children has increased in recent years.
A preocupação parental com o tempo de tela para crianças aumentou nos últimos anos.
Parental worry is a universal experience, but cultural attitudes toward it differ. In Brazilian culture, parents often openly discuss their concerns within family and community circles. In American culture, there has been increasing awareness of parental mental health and the need to address parental stress. The term has gained prominence with modern parenting challenges including technology, education pressures, and safety concerns.
Related Idioms & Phrases
lose sleep over parental worries
parental worry keeps you up at night
the weight of parental worry
ease parental worries
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