14% of parents say their neighborhood is only a fair or poor place to raise kids; these parents also have greater worry for their kids' well-being.

Here’s a look at what surveys by Pew Research Center and other organizations have found about Americans’ mental health during the pandemic.

About a third of U.S. parents with children under 18 say it’s extremely or very important to them that their kids share their religious beliefs.

Mental health concerns top the list of worries for parents, followed by concerns about their children being bullied. The vast majority of parents say being a parent is enjoyable and rewarding all or most of the time, but substantial shares also find it tiring and stressful.

How are U.S. parents raising their children these days, and how does their approach compare with the way their own parents raised them?

A majority of U.S. parents are keeping a watchful eye on what their teens do on social media; some are also imposing screen time restrictions.

A quarter of U.S. parents of K-12 students say racism or racial inequality comes up in conversation with their children very or fairly often.

Additionally, about half of lower-income parents (52%) say they have not had enough money for food or their rent or mortgage.

Republican and Democratic parents differ widely over what their children should learn at school about gender identity, slavery and other topics, but they are equally satisfied with the quality of education their children are receiving.

Mothers are more likely than fathers to be extremely or very worried about a school shooting, and concerns also vary by race and ethnicity.