Parenthood

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.

Widespread child care challenges from the coronavirus pandemic lasted into 2021 for some U.S. parents.

A median of 70% of adults across 19 countries say children in their country will be worse off than their parents financially when they grow up.

Asked what more the government should do to support parents and children, Americans often mention forms of social or direct financial support.

While the total number of U.S. births declined at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021, the number of births at home rose.

Most favor protecting trans people from discrimination, but fewer support policies related to medical care for gender transitions; many are uneasy with the pace of change on trans issues.

Here is what Center surveys show about American moms’ experiences juggling work and parenting responsibilities during the COVID-19 outbreak.

In April 2021, we followed up with many of the same parents surveyed in March 2020 on their children’s use of technology and social media.