As the American family changes, fatherhood is changing in important and sometimes surprising ways. Today, fathers who live with their children are taking a more active role in caring for them and helping out around the house. And the ranks of stay-at-home fathersand single fathers have grown significantly in recent decades. At the same time, more and more children are growing up without a father in the home.
The changing role of fathers has introduced new challenges, as dads juggle the competing demands of family and work. Here are some key findings about fathers from Pew Research Center reports.
1. Fewer dads are their family’s sole breadwinner.
2. Dads’ and moms’ roles are converging.
3. Work-family balance is a challenge for many working fathers.
4. Today’s dads say they spend at least as much time with their kids as their own fathers spent with them.
5. More fathers are staying at home to care for kids.