Younger people in #US are three times more likely to cite the rising cost of living as a barrier to having kids than older people.
While money isn't the only reason for not having kids, it's a significant one, especially with millennials facing unique economic challenges like student loan debt and the high cost of housing.
#economy
https://fortune.com/2024/07/25/why-arent-millennials-and-gen-z-having-kids-its-the-economy-stupid/
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