Most mothers work:


Labor force participation rates among mothers (percent)


Youngest child under 18		Youngest child 6 to 17				Youngest child under 3

1975		2000		1975		2000	
47.4		72.9		54.9		79.0	



Youngest child 3 to 5		Youngest child under 3

1975		2000		1975		2000		
45.0		71.5		34.3		61.0	
	

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.