The absence of the breadwinner dad is becoming more common, leading to a significant reshaping of family dynamics.

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Figure: Boy–Girl Gaps in Kindergarten Readiness, School Absences, and Math Scores by Family Structure Source: David Autor, David Figlio, Krzysztof Karbownik, Jeffrey Roth, and Melanie Wasserman ...