Parents, Young Adult Children and the Transition to Adulthood
Most U.S. young adults are at least mostly financially independent and happy with their parents’ involvement in their lives. Parent-child relationships are mostly strong.
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Most U.S. young adults are at least mostly financially independent and happy with their parents’ involvement in their lives. Parent-child relationships are mostly strong.
Americans are more pessimistic than optimistic about the institution of marriage and the family. At the same time, the public is fairly accepting of diverse family arrangements, though some are seen as more acceptable than others.
14% of parents say their neighborhood is only a fair or poor place to raise kids; these parents also have greater worry for their kids’ well-being.
Key trends in marriage and family life in the United States.
How are U.S. parents raising their children these days, and how does their approach compare with the way their own parents raised them?
Mothers are more likely than fathers to be extremely or very worried about a school shooting, and concerns also vary by race and ethnicity.
Asked what more the government should do to support parents and children, Americans often mention forms of social or direct financial support.
Most favor protecting trans people from discrimination, but fewer support policies related to medical care for gender transitions; many are uneasy with the pace of change on trans issues.
53% of parents of K-12 students say schools in the United States should be providing a mix of in-person and online instruction this winter.
Most Americans are at least somewhat happy with their lives, but some have grappled with issues like loneliness and work-life balance.
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