Most adults ages 50 and older who don’t have children say having job success and a fulfilling life don’t have much to do with whether someone has children

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July 22, 2024

2. Perceived pros and cons of not having children

Most adults ages 50 and older who don’t have children say having job success and a fulfilling life don’t have much to do with whether someone has children

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Most adults ages 50 and older who don’t have children say having job success and a fulfilling life don’t have much to do with whether someone has children

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2. Perceived pros and cons of not having children
Most adults ages 50 and older who don’t have children say having job success and a fulfilling life don’t have much to do with whether someone has children
Majorities of adults 50 and older who never had kids think this has helped them when it comes to finances and having time for hobbies
Employed adults ages 50 and older who don’t have children say not having kids has advantages, disadvantages at work
Concerns about finances, caregiving, loneliness and passing down values are not frequent among adults 50 and older with no kids
Majorities of adults younger than 50 who say they are unlikely to ever have children report that not having kids makes many aspects of life easier for them

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