It’s the moment we’ve all been in denial about: according to a new survey, the age we start morphing into our parents is officially 43 — whether we like it or not.
Commissioned by M&S Credit Card and led by Paul Stokes, the UK-based survey of 2,000 Brits uncovered the hilariously relatable signs of this transformation. From grumbling about the weather to nodding off in front of the TV, it’s clear — the parent-ification is real.
Key findings:
Falling asleep during TV time? Yep, it’s happening.
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The average age we “become” our parents: 43
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Women start a bit earlier at 42, men around 45
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31% dress for comfort
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27% head to bed by 10pm
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15% feel guilty for sleeping in
Bonus signs? You’ve got a favourite chair, brag about your loyalty cards, and find serious joy in a thick winter duvet. Oh — and if you’ve recently taken up gardening… welcome to the club.
At this point, the survey feels more like a mirror than data.
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