About a third of moms say being a parent is the most important aspect of who they are

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May 8, 2023

Key facts about moms in the U.S.

About a third of moms say being a parent is the most important aspect of who they are

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About a third of moms say being a parent is the most important aspect of who they are

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Key facts about moms in the U.S.
Age of U.S. first time moms varies by race and ethnicity
Moms spend more hours per day with children than dads do
Mothers and fathers have different views of who does more when it comes to many child care tasks
Mothers are more likely than fathers to say being a parent is tiring and stressful all or most of the time

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