Inside the Middle Class: Bad Times Hit the Good Life
Surveys from 1994 to 2006 by General Social Survey (GSS).

Notes: Based on ratings of your standard of living compared with your children when they are at a similar age. “Same” responses not shown.
Survey Date: January 24-February 19, 2008
Are You Better Off Than Your Children?
Are You Better Off Than Your Parents?
Are You Better Off Than Your Parents?
Demographics by Socioeconomic Class
How Important is Being Married to the Middle Class?
How Important is Being Married to the Middle Class?
How Important is Having Children to the Middle Class?
How Important is Having Children to the Middle Class?
Importance of Marriage, by Views of Gay Marriage
Marital Discord and Money Matters
Marital Happiness Gap Holds Across Age Groups
Marriage Works for Both Genders
Marriage, Parenting and Happiness