The percent of Americans who would not want their child to become a public school teacher recently overtook the percent who would want this.

Question wording (1969 to 2018): "Would you like to have a child of yours take up teaching in the public schools as a career?" Question wording (2022): "Would you like a child of yours to become a public school teacher in your community, or not?"

Chart: National Education Association Source: PDK International, PDK Poll, 2022 Topline Data Report