Why some Americans have left Protestantism, while others stay or join
Find out why US adults who were raised Protestant stay in or leave the faith, and how they experienced religion as kids. Also discover why others join.
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8 facts about divorce in the United States
In 2023, over 1.8 million Americans divorced. Additionally, a third of Americans who have ever been married have also experienced divorce.
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Most Americans back cellphone bans during class, but fewer support all-day restrictions
Overall, 68% of U.S. adults say they support a ban on middle and high school students using cellphones during class.
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Why Do Some Americans Leave Their Religion While Others Stay?
A majority of adults still identify with their childhood religion, but 35% don’t. Read about when and why Americans may switch faiths or stay.
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2. Financial help and independence in young adulthood
45% of young adults are completely financially independent. Most of those who live with their parents pay household expenses and say this living arrangement has helped their finances.
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Among young adults without children, men are more likely than women to say they want to be parents someday
Among adults ages 18 to 34, 69% of those who have never been married say they want to get married one day.
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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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Why some Americans have left Catholicism, while others stay
Read about how Americans who were raised Catholic experienced religion as kids, as well as their reasons for staying in or leaving the faith.
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5. Parents’ relationship with their young adult children
77% of parents have excellent or very good relationships with their young adult children. Most are in close contact with their kids, and few report major disagreements.
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Americans’ support for school cellphone bans has ticked up since last year
More than four-in-ten Americans (44%) back bans on student cellphone use during the entire school day, up from 36% last fall.
