Published in PLOS ONE · View the paper (DOI)
A survey of 7 in 10 US adults found that humor can be an effective parenting tool, with individuals whose parents used humor more likely to report positive relationships. Those who grew up in households using humor reported better parental bonding and stronger family ties.
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- 7 in 10 surveyed US adults believe humor can be an effective parenting tool, with those whose parents used humor being more likely to say their parents had done a good job and to report high-quality relationships with them PLOS · Jul 17, 2024 · first to report
- Parents who use humor have better relationships with their children, study finds Penn State · Aug 12, 2024