Younger and older adults’ reasons for not having children differ widely

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July 22, 2024

The Experiences of U.S. Adults Who Don’t Have Children

Younger and older adults’ reasons for not having children differ widely

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The Experiences of U.S. Adults Who Don’t Have Children
Growing share of adults under 50 say they’re unlikely to ever have kids
Younger and older adults’ reasons for not having children differ widely
Among adults under 50 who say they’re unlikely to have children, large majorities see financial and lifestyle advantages to not being parents
About 1 in 4 adults 50 and older without children say they frequently worry about who will care for them as they age
Most women under 50 who don’t have kids say a major reason they’re unlikely to have them is they just don’t want to

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