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People have different opinions about how well mothers and fathers are suited to look after their children. Which of the following statements comes closest to your opinion?
Whether mothers or fathers are better suited to child care · Asked in 1 wave, 2022 · 1,164 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Mothers are much better suited | Mothers are somewhat better suited | Mothers and fathers are equally suited | Fathers are somewhat better suited | Fathers are much better suited | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 10% | 17% | 73% | 0% | 0% | 1164 | ±5 | |
| Protestant |
General Social Survey 2022 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2022 | 2022-05-08 to 2023-01-08 | mixed | 3,544 | 1,164 |
| 12% |
| 16% |
| 71% |
| 0% |
| 1% |
| 476 |
| ±7 |
| Catholic | 13% | 12% | 75% | 1% | – | 260 | ±10 |
| Jewish † | Too few respondents | – | – | – | – | – | 22 | ±29 |
| Other faith † | 7% | 37% | 56% | – | – | 51 | ±22 |
| None | 3% | 16% | 80% | 0% | 1% | 339 | ±9 |