Nearly half say a parent noticed when they were upset as kids
Core finding
In a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 13-18, 2025, about half of Americans (46%) reject the statement that a parent didn't seem to notice when they were upset or struggling as children. About 16% completely disagree.
Close to four-in-ten (38%) say the statement fit their childhood, including 9% who completely agree, while the rest are neutral.
Topline scale
Nearly half say a parent noticed when they were upset as kids.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? My parent didn't seem to notice if I was upset or struggling.
n = 1,000 · Aug 13–18, 2025 · MoE ±3.1%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | United States adults |
| Field dates | Aug 13–18, 2025 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.1% |
| Module | Verasight JSM Omnibus Survey |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- reports.verasight.io/r/jsm-2025
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? My parent didn't seem to notice if I was upset or struggling.
Cite this question
Verasight JSM Omnibus Survey, fielded August 13-18, 2025, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.1%.