Most U.S. parents pass along their religion and politics to their children
Most parents pass along religious and political affiliations, and they do so at similarly high rates, according to a new analysis of several surveys.
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Most parents pass along religious and political affiliations, and they do so at similarly high rates, according to a new analysis of several surveys.
Large numbers of Americans in many different religious groups express concern about fewer people getting married.
46% of Americans report that they’ve been visited by a dead family member in a dream, while 31% report having been visited by dead relatives in some other form.
Seven-in-ten Americans say in vitro fertilization access is a good thing. Just 8% say it is a bad thing, and 22% are unsure.
About a third of U.S. parents with children under 18 say it’s extremely or very important to them that their kids share their religious beliefs.
About six-in-ten U.S. adults say only some (43%) or hardly any or none (18%) of their friends have the same religion they do.
Among the 32 places surveyed, support for legal same-sex marriage is highest in Sweden, where 92% of adults favor it, and lowest in Nigeria, where only 2% back it.
37% of Americans have a negative view of the impact of same-sex marriage being legal, with 19% saying it is very bad for society.
Mental health concerns top the list of worries for parents, followed by concerns about their children being bullied. The vast majority of parents say being a parent is enjoyable and rewarding all or most of the time, but substantial shares also find it tiring and stressful.
Disagreements among Americans across the religious spectrum extend to personal issues, such as life priorities and gender roles in the family.
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