Hispanic parents are most likely to say they praise their children too much; Black parents are most likely to say they are overprotective

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January 18, 2023

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Hispanic parents are most likely to say they praise their children too much; Black parents are most likely to say they are overprotective

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Hispanic parents are most likely to say they praise their children too much; Black parents are most likely to say they are overprotective

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About four-in-ten Black and Hispanic parents say being a parent is the most important aspect of who they are
White parents most likely to say they are trying to raise their children similarly to how they were raised
Hispanic parents are most likely to say they praise their children too much; Black parents are most likely to say they are overprotective
Feelings about how often parenting is enjoyable or rewarding vary by race and ethnicity
Seven-in-ten Asian parents say it’s extremely or very important for their children to earn a college degree; about three-in-ten White parents say this
Hispanic parents among the most likely to worry about challenges their kids may face; particular concerns vary across racial and ethnic groups

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