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78% of working mothers say they are doing an excellent or very good job as a parent, compared with 64% of non-working mothers. | 31% of working mothers say they are very happy, compared with 45% of non-working mothers.
Topic: ParenthoodSource
Citation: Modern Parenthood Author(s): Parker, Wang Institution(s): Pew Link: http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2013/03/14/modern-parenthood-roles-of-moms-and-dads-converge-as-they-balance-work-and-family/ Nation(s): United States Year(s): 2013 Source: Primary Type: SurveyDiscussion
Other Notes:Despite "a plurality of mothers (45%) and about four-in-ten fathers (41%) say the best thing for a young child is to have a mother who works part time. Relatively few (16%) say having a mother who works full time is best for children." (In response to the popular notion that only women have the 'Supermom Complex')