The life span between the mid-twenties and the late thirties is characterised by multiple demands. In recent years, the expression 'rush hour of life' has been used to describe periods of time when conflicting demands are felt most acutely, in particular related to family formation and fertility.

The life span between the mid-twenties and the late thirties is characterised by multiple demands. In recent years, the expression "rush hour of life" has been used to describe periods of time when conflicting demands are felt most acutely, in particular related to family formation and...

Based on the Generations and Gender Survey this paper studies attitudes towards parental employment in 14 European countries - among them ten located in central and eastern Europe, Australia and Japan. In a multivariate framework we examine how the acceptance of the employment of mothers of...