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When it comes to taking care of your children when they are at home, which of the following statements best describes the caretaking responsibilities?
Who is the primary caretaker of the children at home · Asked in 3 waves, 2023–2025 · 5,224 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
Shares of people who gave an answer. Each column is one wave, evenly spaced rather than to scale in time; hover for exact shares.
| Group | I am usually the primary caretaker | My spouse/partner is usually the primary caretaker | My spouse/partner and I equally share caretaking responsibilities | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents |
Shares of people who gave an answer. A group’s column is left blank in waves where its effective sample is under 50; hover for exact shares.
| 36% |
| 21% |
| 43% |
| 1856 |
| ±2 |
| 18–29 | 49% | 24% | 27% | 295 | ±6 |
| 30–44 | 35% | 19% | 46% | 1185 | ±3 |
| 45–64 | 27% | 23% | 50% | 356 | ±5 |
| 65+ † | Too few respondents | – | – | – | 20 | ±23 |
SHED 2025 · US adults 18+. 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.