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1. www.theatlantic.com › family › archiveThe Real Reason People Aren’t Having Kids - The Atlantic

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   Aug 1, 2024 · In 1960, American women had, on average, 3.6 children; in 2023, the total fertility rate (the average number of children a woman expects to have in her lifetime) was 1.62, the lowest on record and ...

2. www.pewresearch.org › social-trends › 2024/07/25Perceived pros and cons of not having kids, according to US ...

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   Jul 25, 2024 · Personal impact of not having children. When asked how not having kids has impacted certain aspects of their own lives, majorities of those ages 50 and older say it’s made each of the following easier: Affording the things they want (61%) Having time for hobbies and interests (57%) Saving for the future (57%)

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3. www.ctvnews.ca › canada › younger-canadians-are-notYounger Canadians are not having children. Here's why ...

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   Sep 20, 2023 · Younger Canadians are being impacted by many compounding issues including the high cost of living, which is one of the reasons they aren't having children, a new report by Statistics Canada shows.

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4. www.independent.co.uk › life-style › babies-birthThe truth about why we stopped having babies | The Independent

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   Sep 2, 2024 · Some 63 per cent of parents have delayed having another child or decided against having more due to the cost of childcare, according to one 2023 survey of 1,000 parents with children under four.

5. www.usatoday.com › story › moneyWhy are more adults not having children? New study may have ...

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   Jul 27, 2024 · The majority of adults in both age groups said not having kids has made it easier to afford the things they want, save for the future and have time for hobbies. Tina Wahlstrom, a childfree 52-year ...

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6. dailyhive.com › canada › having-kids-child-free-byChild-free by choice: Why so many Canadians aren't having kids

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   A February 2023 report from Statistics Canada highlights that in 2022, more than a third of Canadians aged 15 to 49 did not intend to have children.. Overall, the national statistics agency noted that for over a decade, the number of children per woman in Canada has been on a general downward trend, falling from 1.69 in 2009 to 1.43 in 2021.

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   Why do people not have kids?

   • The majority of adults in both age groups said not having kids has made it easier to afford the things they want, save for the future and have time for hobbies. Tina Wahlstrom, a childfree 52-year-old nurse based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, describes herself as a caregiver by nature but said the idea of giving birth or adopting was never appealing.

   New study shows why growing share of US adults aren't having kids

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   Why are people deciding not to have kids?

   • In mainstream American discourse, explanations for these trends tend to focus on economic constraints: People are deciding not to have kids because of the high cost of child care, a lack of parental leave, and the wage penalty mothers face.

   The Real Reason People Aren’t Having Kids - The Atlantic

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   Why are young Canadians not having children?

   • Younger Canadians are not having children. Here's why, according to Statistics Canada The youth of today are facing many issues like economic instability, mental health and dealing with lingering disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic.

   High cost of living linked to Canada's declining fertility rate - CTV News

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   Why do people go childless?

   • Other reasons these generations have for going childless include: worries about climate change or the current economy, simply lacking an interest in having kids and prioritizing other matters such as careers.

   The Childless Generation: The Consequences of Opting out of Having

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   Do people with no children have a fulfilling life?

   • When it comes to having a fulfilling life, 22% say people who do have children have it easier, while 10% say this is easier for people who don’t have children. The one area where a majority of older adults without children see a clear advantage for parents is in having someone to care for them as they age.

   2. Perceived pros and cons of not having children - Pew Research Center

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8. newuniversity.org › 2021/12/14 › the-childlessThe Childless Generation: The Consequences of Opting out of ...

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   Dec 14, 2021 · They have a significant role in the future of society and it’s truly hard to imagine how a society could function without children. Whether or not you’ve thought about having children, it’s ultimately your decision. But, don’t act rashly: think deliberately about whether having children or not aligns with your values.