Brazil study shows perceived decline in parental presence

A study conducted by Instituto Nexus involving 2,013 respondents in Brazil indicates that half of the population believes parents are less present in child-rearing today compared to previous generations. Despite this perception, 80% of Brazilians consider the role of parents to be of high or very high importance in a child's life.

The research highlights differing perceptions between genders. Among women, 56% believe parental involvement has decreased, while 31% believe it has increased. Men showed a split perception, with 44% believing participation has increased and 44% believing it has decreased. Regarding the importance of fatherhood, 81% of men and 73% of women rated it as high or very high.

Age also plays a role in these views; 82% of those aged 16 to 24 consider parental presence important, compared to 62% of those aged 60 or older. When defining a ‘good father,’ 49% of the population cited ‘being present in daily life’ as the primary characteristic, followed by educating with limits (19%), showing affection (8%), setting an example (7%), and providing financial security (3%).