Results for - 1 in 5 parents admit their stress level ruins the holidays for their children, according to a new poll

One in five parents admitted their stress likely negatively impacts their children's enjoyment of the holidays, according to a C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at University of Michigan Health. Parents can set unrealistic expectations of how the holiday season should be, said poll author Sarah Clark, a research scientist in the department of pediatrics at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She is also co-director of the C.S. Mott poll. -CNN Health

1. Do you think your holiday stress every impacts your children?

Yes
20%
428 votes
No
23%
487 votes
Undecided
8%
173 votes
Not Applicable
48%
1,012 votes

2. Did your parents holiday stress ever affect you growing up?

Yes
21%
436 votes
No
51%
1,069 votes
Undecided
12%
256 votes
Not Applicable
16%
339 votes

3. Clark recommended parents sit down with their children to find out what their expectations are rather than assuming anything. Have you ever done this with your kids for the holiday?

Yes
17%
349 votes
No
39%
813 votes
Not Applicable
45%
938 votes

4. One in four parents said they set high expectations for themselves during the holidays, which detracts from their enjoyment of the season too. Do you have high expectations for yourself during the holidays?

Yes
22%
466 votes
No
43%
909 votes
Undecided
10%
204 votes
Not Applicable
25%
521 votes
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