White parents most likely to say they are trying to raise their children similarly to how they were raised

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January 18, 2023

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White parents most likely to say they are trying to raise their children similarly to how they were raised

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2. Race, ethnicity and parenting
About four-in-ten Black and Hispanic parents say being a parent is the most important aspect of who they are
Hispanic parents are most likely to say they praise their children too much; Black parents are most likely to say they are overprotective
Feelings about how often parenting is enjoyable or rewarding vary by race and ethnicity
Seven-in-ten Asian parents say it’s extremely or very important for their children to earn a college degree; about three-in-ten White parents say this
Hispanic parents among the most likely to worry about challenges their kids may face; particular concerns vary across racial and ethnic groups

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