About two-thirds of highly religious Americans think it’s better for 1 parent to stay home to focus on family | Pew Research Center

February 8, 2025

17. Religion and views on gender, parenting and workforce participation

About two-thirds of highly religious Americans think it’s better for 1 parent to stay home to focus on family

About two-thirds of highly religious Americans think it’s better for 1 parent to stay home to focus on family

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17. Religion and views on gender, parenting and workforce participation
About two-thirds of highly religious Americans think it’s better for 1 parent to stay home to focus on family
Americans hold positive opinions about women’s increased workforce participation
60% of Christians believe it is better for children if 1 parent stays home; 52% of people in other religious groups and 47% of religiously unaffiliated adults say this
Majorities across religious groups support women’s increased presence in the paid labor market