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A new advisory from the US Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, reveals a staggering level of stress among parents, with 41% reporting they are unable to function due to stress. The advisory also found that 48% of parents surveyed described their stress as "completely overwhelming." This alarming statistic highlights a growing crisis among parents, who are struggling to cope with the pressures of raising children in a challenging world. The Guardian's Emma Beddington questions why politicians are not treating this as a national emergency, given the widespread impact on parents and their families.