American Dads Became the Parents Their Fathers Never Were
Derek Thompson; Aziz Sunderji
How American Dads Became the Parents Their Fathers Never Were
Compared to their parents, Millennial fathers have roughly tripled the amount of time they spend with kids. The new American dad is more present and more exhausted—but also, more satisfied with life.
Today’s article was written with Aziz Sunderji, an economic analyst and data whiz who writes at Home Economics.
American fatherhood has transformed in the last few generations. Compared to their Boomer parents, childcare time among...