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Among full-time working parents, % saying that being a parent makes it harder to advance at work

Among full-time working parents, % saying that being a parent makes it harder for them to advance at work
Note: “Somewhat/A lot harder” responses are combined.
Source: Survey of U.S. working parents conducted March 2-15, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER

Among full-time working parents, % saying that being a parent makes it harder for them to advance at work
%
Men38
Women52

Note: “Somewhat/A lot harder” responses are combined.
Source: Survey of U.S. working parents conducted March 2-15, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER

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