THE patter of tiny feet has long been thought of as the key to happiness.
But according to a study, having children makes men less satisfied with their life, while women only enjoy motherhood once their offspring are packed off to school.
Between the ages of three and five, children made mothers less satisfied with life, while being the father of a child under five "significantly reduces"' life satisfaction.
Women with children aged five to 15 were happier than those who did not have children. Even children of school age brought no increase or decrease in happiness for men.
The study, carried out by the Institute for Social & Economic Research in Colchester, England, surveyed nearly 4000 couples between 1996 and 2003.
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