PARENTS have admitted taking time off work to care for their sick child.

The latest findings revealed that two in five workers moms and dads “sick in sick” just to take care of their sick child.

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A survey of 1,000 employed parents Among children aged 16 and under, 57 percent feel guilty about taking time off work to care for their little ones when they are not well.

And 81 percent of parents hope that employers would consider being more flexible in its working arrangements to accommodate sick children.

It has been found that fathers are more likely than mothers to lie to their employers about why they are taking sick leave to care for their child.

Rachel Ramsden, brand manager at Olbas, who commissioned the researchsaid: “Parents must constantly juggle the demands of work and home life, but when a household is faced with a virus, the pressure can feel overwhelming.

“Many parents are forced to call in sick to care for their children, adding stress to already demanding jobs.

“Our research highlights the extent to which modern and resilient parents it needs to be done, with so many people working full-time while managing the unpredictability of family health.

“In this day and age, having a strong support network – whether it’s grandparents or close friends – it can make all the difference when everything starts to seem too difficult.

The study also found that 72 percent of those surveyed feel they have no choice but to “get through it” when they are ill.

Parents take an average of three days a year to care for their nauseous offspring.

And 39 percent of moms are more likely to call on their grandparents to help care for the kids if they get sick, compared to 30 percent of dads.

It also emerged that 64 percent say their own health suffers because they have to care for sick children, and 65 percent say it’s like a domino effect in their home when one person gets sick .

While 62 percent said their child’s school or daycare calls them whenever their child catches a cold.

The firstborn was usually the first person in a family gets sick after the summer vacation, followed by mom and the second child and finally dad.

Colds (47 percent), coughs (39 percent) and sore throats (22 percent) were the most common conditions parents get from their toddlers.

The study, conducted via OnePoll.com, also found that 23 percent of moms will simply continue with life as normal, while 16 percent of dads will focus on self-care like hydration and nutrition.

But 78 percent of parents said it took them longer to recover from an illness when they didn’t take time to rest and recuperate.

NHS GP Dr Roger Henderson, who teamed up with Olbas, said: “It’s vital to listen to your body and take time out if you’re feeling exhausted, because early signs of illness – such as fatigue, aches and pains headache or scratchy throat – can be easily overlooked in a busy life.

“Flexible and supportive work environments help individuals, especially parents, balance their responsibilities while maintaining their health.

“From generation to generation, older adults and young children are particularly susceptible to colds and flu, making it even more crucial for them to prioritize rest and recovery.

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