Some 57% of adults under 50 who say they’re unlikely to ever have kids say a major reason is they just don’t want to. Among those ages 50 and older without kids, a smaller share (31%) cite this as a reason they never had them.
Most U.S. young adults are at least mostly financially independent and happy with their parents’ involvement in their lives. Parent-child relationships are mostly strong.
Nearly seven-in-ten Americans (69%) say they talk to their close friends and family a lot about what’s happening with them.
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As wired Americans increasingly go online for political news and commentary, we find that the internet is contributing to a wider awareness of political views during this year’s campaign season.
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Summary of Findings Gay marriage has surpassed other major social issues like abortion and gun control in its influence on voters. Four-in-ten voters say they would not vote for a candidate who disagrees with them on gay marriage, even if they agree with the candidate on most other issues. By comparison, 34% say they would […]
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