Moms' careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop

Moms' careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds 19 mins ago A new poll finds many parents are struggling to balance work and school transportation for their kids. The AP-NORC/HopSkipDrive survey shows more than a third of parents have missed work to take their kids to school. About 11% have even lost jobs due to school transportation issues. Lower-income families are hit hardest, with 40% of those earning under $100,000 a year reporting negative impacts. Mothers often bear the brunt, with 68% driving their kids, compared with 57% of fathers. The findings highlight the challenges parents face without reliable school transportation options.