The Science of Midlife

The Science of Midlife

The Midlife Parenting Paradox

Why Today's Middle-Aged Parents Face Unprecedented Challenges

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Frank J. Infurna, PhD
Feb 24, 2026
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If you’re a parent in your 40s, 50s, or early 60s, you’ve probably noticed something: parenting feels different than it did for your parents’ generation. Different in ways that are hard to articulate but impossible to ignore.

My research on midlife development has revealed a troubling pattern: middle-aged American adults today are experiencing poorer men…

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