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Many women talk about feeling an
overwhelming pressure to be all things to everyone and complain about suffering
from the burden of having to live up to incredibly high expectations. Men are
also suffering in our increasingly fast-moving world where having a good job
and being a fantastic parent and spouse are becoming part of an all-inclusive
package.
Childcare responsibilities are now being
shared by both partners, leaving men and women feeling the pressure of
generation superhero, dashing from the office to the playroom and feeling
excessive amounts of guilt for not spending enough time in either. So why are
we all feeling such intense pressure to perform?
If you doubt the existence of the
‘superhero parent’ phenomenon, take a look at the various parenting forums and
blogs online. The internet is awash with
men and women comparing time-saving tips and tricks for juggling career, family
and friendships. This race of apparent super-parents are micro-managing their
way to martyrdom.
But holding down a great job, active social
life and happy family is no easy task, no matter how many appliances and
household gadgets you buy. Work environments are becoming more demanding, with
the average number of working hours increasing year on year. Factoring in
commuting times, out of hours social events and buzzing blackberries, it’s not
uncommon for more than half of our waking hours per week to be absorbed by
work.
The number of hours in the day hasn’t
undergone a revision recently, and yet men and women are now feeling the
pressure to work more hours than ever before, run and maintain a household,
keep up numerous friendships and still look gorgeous and well-groomed on a day
to day basis.
Working parents are crumbling under the constant
pressure of keeping all the plates spinning. It’s not easy to juggle the
corporate world with the demands of looking after children. Thankfully, dress
codes in many offices are starting to relax. A smart pair of chinos, a tailored
mens
jacket and a pair of stylish shoes make the perfect parent to employee
outfit.
