(Manila Bulletin) Pinoy parents ranked third lowest among 16 countries as they fared poorly across sectors including high levels of pressure and low financial resilience, but they are confident about their parenting decisions, skills and the upbringing of their children, according to a new Parenting Index.

The Parenting Index, a first-of-its-kind study into parenting experiences in 16 countries including the Philippines, for the first time identifies universal factors that impact on ease of parenting across the world. The survey was commissioned by Nestlé headquartered in Switzerland, the Index is a component of the Nestlé Parenting Initiative as a part of the company’s commitment to support new parents in raising their children. The study was conducted by Kantar, an evidence-based insight and consulting global company.