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Reasons for fathers to stay at home in the U.S. 1989-2012
Reasons for fathers to stay at home in the U.S. 1989-2012
Reasons for fathers to stay at home instead of working in the United States in 1989 and 2012
The statistic above provides information about the reasons why American fathers stay at home with their children instead of working in 1989 and 2012. In 1989, 5 percent of stay-at-home fathers stated they were home to care for home/family. In 2012, this percentage had increased up to 21.
Reasons for fathers to stay at home instead of working in the United States in 1989 and 2012
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| 1989 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Caring for home/family | 5% | 21% |
| Unable to find work | 15% | 23% |
| Ill or disabled | 56% | 35% |
| In school/retired/other | 25% | 22% |
| 1989 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Caring for home/family | 5% | 21% |
| Unable to find work | 15% | 23% |
| Ill or disabled | 56% | 35% |
| In school/retired/other | 25% | 22% |
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The statistic above provides information about the reasons why American fathers stay at home with their children instead of working in 1989 and 2012. In 1989, 5 percent of stay-at-home fathers stated they were home to care for home/family. In 2012, this percentage had increased up to 21.
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- June 2014
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- 1989 and 2012
- Age group
- 18-69 years
- Special properties
- children younger than 18 in household
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- 1989 and 2012
- Age group
- 18-69 years
- Special properties
- children younger than 18 in household
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