Many moms and dads feel extremely or very upset when they miss their kids’ activities because of work | Pew Research Center

June 14, 2026

For Working Parents, the Boundary Between Work and Family Is Often Blurred

Many moms and dads feel extremely or very upset when they miss their kids’ activities because of work

Many moms and dads feel extremely or very upset when they miss their kids’ activities because of work

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Many moms and dads feel extremely or very upset when they miss their kids’ activities because of work

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For Working Parents, the Boundary Between Work and Family Is Often Blurred
Full-time working moms are more likely than dads to feel they can’t give 100% at home or at work
Juggling work and family life impacts moms and dads differently
Many moms and dads feel extremely or very upset when they miss their kids’ activities because of work
Most full-time working parents are strapped for time, especially moms
Full-time working moms and dads have different views of who does more daily parenting tasks and chores
Fewer than half of part-time working parents say key benefits are available through their job