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Pew Research CenterMay 5, 2022
Working moms in the U.S. have faced challenges on multiple fronts during the pandemic

Among teleworkers, moms are about twice as likely as dads to say they have a lot of child care duties while working

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Among teleworkers, moms are about twice as likely as dads to say they have a lot of child care duties while working

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Working moms in the U.S. have faced challenges on multiple fronts during the pandemic
Working moms in the U.S. have faced challenges on multiple fronts during the pandemic
Half of parents working from home say it’s been difficult for them to work without interruptions
Amid pandemic, views of optimal work arrangements shifted among U.S. mothers, but not among fathers
Working mothers are more likely than working fathers to say they felt like they could not give 100% at work, needed to reduce their hours during the pandemic
Men and women have different perceptions about who does more at home
Shares of working parents who report difficulty handling child care responsibilities have changed little since 2020
Half of parents working from home say it’s been difficult for them to work without interruptions
Among teleworkers, moms are about twice as likely as dads to say they have a lot of child care duties while working
Growing share of fathers say they spend the right amount of time with their kids

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