A third of fathers say they're less involved in their young adult child's life than they'd like to be

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March 21, 2024

Among parents with young adult children, some dads feel less connected to their kids than moms do

A third of fathers say they’re less involved in their young adult child’s life than they’d like to be

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A third of fathers say they’re less involved in their young adult child’s life than they’d like to be

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Among parents with young adult children, some dads feel less connected to their kids than moms do
Mothers are in touch with their young adult children more often than fathers are
Moms more likely than dads to say they’re a source of emotional support for their young adult child

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