The Permanent Problem cover image

Decoding the birth rate decline, with Tim Carney

The Permanent Problem

NOTE

Parenting Today: Labor-Intensive and Stressful

Parenting today is characterized by an importation of parental careerist drive and organizational rigor onto childhood, leading to more labor-intensive, burdensome, and stressful parenting experiences compared to previous generations. Studies show that parents, especially fathers, now spend significantly more time engaged in various childcare tasks like driving children to activities, helping with homework, and filling out paperwork than in 1975. This increase in parental involvement is seen as a positive development, potentially stemming from changes in mothers' workforce participation compared to 1975.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner