Majority of U.S. teens say children are just as well off when both parents have jobs as when only one does | Pew Research Center

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April 25, 2025

Are children better off when one parent has a job or when both do? U.S. teens differ in their views

Majority of U.S. teens say children are just as well off when both parents have jobs as when only one does

Majority of U.S. teens say children are just as well off when both parents have jobs as when only one does

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Majority of U.S. teens say children are just as well off when both parents have jobs as when only one does

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Are children better off when one parent has a job or when both do? U.S. teens differ in their views
Majority of U.S. teens say children are just as well off when both parents have jobs as when only one does
Most teens say mothers and fathers should share responsibility for several child care tasks
Among teens who say it’s best if one parent focuses on the family, most say it’s better if that parent is the mother