Tag Archives: children

Global Parental Regret: A Cross-Cultural Perspective on Child-Free Desires

A recent study conducted by YouGov, a prominent opinion research institute, revealed that approximately 20% of German parents regret having children and would choose a child-free life if given the opportunity. The survey included responses from 2,045 parents, with 19% of mothers and 20% of fathers expressing this sentiment. There have been similar studies conducted… Read More »

Walt Disney: A Reluctant Father’s Gift Inspires a Legacy

During Walt Disney’s childhood, his mother persuaded his father, Elias, to purchase a set of colored pencils and drawing paper for him. Despite Elias’ disapproval, as he thought his son should be occupied with strenuous physical work, he eventually relented. However, even after Walt’s rise to fame, Elias remained skeptical about the legitimacy of animation… Read More »

The Sport of Sheiks

Camel racing, known as “The Sport of Sheiks” has a long history in Qatar, dating back thousands of years. It was traditionally done with the use of small children, typically boys around the age of four, as riders and guides for the camels. These children were often subject to starvation to keep their weight low.… Read More »

Sugar snacks

According to a survey conducted by Main Street Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics, children in Pennsylvania consume the most sugar snacks per week on average, with a reported 22.862. Utah has the lowest average, at 4.830. This survey, which used a Google Forms questionnaire, was completed by 1,135 parents of children aged 1-17 across the United… Read More »