"By most measures, things are getting better in the United States when it comes to division of labor at home, the mental load, and childcare - even if the change seems slow and even though things are still not equal. Recent numbers from Pew Research shows that, for example, the number of stay-at-home dads in the country have skyrocketed from 11% in 1989 to 18% in 2023 - a significant increase over just 30 years."
"While 80% of stay-at-home mothers are at home because they are taking care of their kids and their household, only 23% of stay-at-home dads are "choosing" to care for their children and the house. More specifically, 34% of stay-at-home dads cited an illness or disability as their reason for not working, while another 13% described themselves as retired."
"The financial situation of stay-at-home moms and dads is also starkly different. For women, staying at home is often a privilege that stems from solid economic standing and the ability to live off of one income. But the Pew study found that for men, 40% of stay-at-home dads live in poverty, compared with 5% of dads who work for pay."
Stay-at-home dads in the United States increased from 11% in 1989 to 18% in 2023. Eighty percent of stay-at-home mothers report staying home to care for children and the household, while only 23% of stay-at-home dads say they are choosing to provide childcare and housework. Many stay-at-home dads report other primary reasons for not working: 34% cite illness or disability, 13% retirement, 13% inability to find work, and 8% attendance in school. Forty percent of stay-at-home dads live in poverty, compared with 5% of fathers who work for pay. The number of stay-at-home dads rises during economic strain and increased during the pandemic, and stigma or self-identification choices may obscure true counts.
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