Men are traditionally thought of as providers for their children. But a report that interviewed thousands of fathers found them embracing another role.
Data: U.S. Census Current Population Survey data analyzed by Pew ; Chart: Noah Bressner/Axios Just over half of parents in families with a mom and a dad both worked full time last year, setting a record high, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis out Tuesday. The big picture: It comes as college-educated women are flocking to the workforce — and as cost-of-living concerns strain families . By the numbers: Fifty-two percent of different-sex couples with minor children are made up of two parents who work full time, up six percentage points from a decade ago and 21 points since 1975, according to Pew's analysis of U.S. Census data. - The share of families where the dad works full time and the mom is not employed fell from 42%…
Don't be alarmed, but there may be times when your wife will leave you home along with the kids for hours — or even days — on end. Knowing what to do in these situations is vital for their survival, and yours.