Parenthood has opposite effects on mothers' and fathers' labor force participation: Labor force participation by gender and parental status, 2013–2015
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| All | 88.30% | 73.8% |
| Workers with no children | 84.20% | 76.80% |
| Workers with children | 93.90% | 71.00% |
Note: Sample limited to people ages 25–54. Children are defined as being less than 18 years old. The labor force participation rate is the percentage of people who either have a job or are actively looking for a job, and are not on active duty in the Armed Forces or living in institutions (such as correctional facilities or nursing homes).
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey microdata