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From layoffs to school closings, and from illness to loss, the pandemic created an unprecedented challenge. But through it all, American families remained resilient. In fact, 50% of Americans ages 18 to 29 said in the summer of 2020 that their relationship with immediate family members had strengthened as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Let’s get the facts on how American families have been weathering COVID-19.
For Struggling Families, the Pandemic Forces Hard Choices
Basic household expenses out of reach for many
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How the Pandemic Affected Parents' Work
Working parents respond to the unique demands of a unique time
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Young Americans Hit Hard by the Pandemic’s Economic Toll
Share of young people who are neither working nor in school spikes
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The Pandemic Widens the Digital Divide
15% of school-age kids in America have no internet access at home
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Millions more older workers retired in 2020 than the previous year. Is the pandemic to blame? The Pandemic's Retirement Boom
Millions more older workers retired in 2020 than the previous year. Is the pandemic to blame?
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A snapshot of what life is like for women with kids in the U.S. today 12 Facts About American Moms
A snapshot of what life is like for women with kids in the U.S. today
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For the 24% of workers who don’t, illness can force difficult decisions Who Has Paid Sick Leave in the United States?
For the 24% of workers who don’t, illness can force difficult decisions