Zeno's Bar & Grill
Monday, September 19, 2005
Future Imperfect
A recent survey from iVillage may or may not have the broad implications suggested by the headline of its press release, “Where Are All The Miserable Moms? New Survey from iVillage & Martex Counterpoints 'Motherhood as Turmoil'”.
The survey represents the opinions of about 1500 iVillage members, and a copy of the full report can be read at the iVillage website.
One question that caught our attention was about changes that women would make to be better moms. The majority said they’d like to work less, quit work or become SAHMs (38%) or do more activities with their kids (18%). Some felt they could be better moms by moving to bigger houses (5%) or having more kids (2%).
Only 14% of the mothers said that they felt they wouldn’t make any changes, selecting the answer in the survey that was phrased “Nothing-already perfect.” Three of these moms were also quoted in the report:
The survey represents the opinions of about 1500 iVillage members, and a copy of the full report can be read at the iVillage website.
One question that caught our attention was about changes that women would make to be better moms. The majority said they’d like to work less, quit work or become SAHMs (38%) or do more activities with their kids (18%). Some felt they could be better moms by moving to bigger houses (5%) or having more kids (2%).
Only 14% of the mothers said that they felt they wouldn’t make any changes, selecting the answer in the survey that was phrased “Nothing-already perfect.” Three of these moms were also quoted in the report:
- “No one is perfect, everyone makes mistakes and we all try to learn from them.
- “I’m as perfect a mom for MY kids as you can get.”
- “I’m not sure I need to be a better mom. I’m not perfect by any means, but I do the best that I know how for my family.”
So, is the secret to being a “Perfect Mom” accepting one’s own imperfections (and those of others)? Sounds good to us.
--Melanie and Kelly
