#Familymentalhealth

A new wave of scientific studies and media analysis is shining a spotlight on a pressing crisis facing families worldwide—including those in Thailand: parental burnout has reached unprecedented levels, sparking debate over claims that “today’s parents are weaker than ever” (The Telegraph). As researchers, clinicians, and educators grapple with this phenomenon, experts warn that the toll on family well-being and child development could be far-reaching if action is not taken soon.

Parental burnout is drawing global attention—and Thailand is feeling the impact. New studies and media analyses highlight higher levels of stress among parents, sparking debate about whether today’s caregivers are weaker than in the past. Researchers caution that burnout signals more than fatigue; it involves emotional exhaustion, detachment from children, and a sense of inefficacy that can affect family well-being and child development. In Thailand, growing urbanization, dual-income households, and changing family structures intensify these pressures.