The share of Americans hosting friends or family at least monthly fell from 42% in 1975 to 12% in 2026, driven by dual-earner schedules, intensive parenting, and digital home entertainment.
💬 Several users point out that the historical survey data only tracked married households until 1985, skewing the long-term comparison.
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