Fatherhood & Family

Family life is changing, but dads matter as much as ever

Educational and labor market trends have transformed the economics of the family. In 41% of U.S. households today, women are the main breadwinner. But while educational and labor market trends have transformed the economics of the family, cultural changes around fatherhood have lagged far behind. The result is a national “dad deficit” that not only affects women and children, but also hurts millions of American men who are disconnected from their families.

63%

Share of fathers who say they spend too little time with their children.

21%

The share of children being raised by a single mom, up from 11% in 1968.

1 in 3

The share of children who, six years after their parents separate, don't see their father at all.

40%

Share of fathers who did not complete high school that live apart from their children.

41%

Share of U.S. households where women are the main breadwinner.

Divorce is twice as likely to be initiated by women than men.