All articles tagged with #child free
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Slate
A woman confronts her sister-in-law over her obsessive comments about her husband's vasectomy and their child-free choice, leading to family tension. The advice suggests ignoring their comments, setting boundaries, and focusing on maintaining personal calm, as the situation may not improve quickly due to family dynamics.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Facing a declining birthrate, Russia is targeting child-free lifestyles as part of its strategy to boost population growth. The government is implementing policies and campaigns to encourage families to have more children, viewing the trend of choosing not to have children as a demographic challenge.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Slate
The letter writer is struggling with conflicting emotions about her sister's pregnancy, feeling sad about the impending changes in their relationship and admitting to not liking kids or babies. The advice columnist suggests being honest with the sister about concerns, maintaining open communication, and being flexible with changing dynamics. It's important to navigate the new normal and put in effort to maintain the relationship despite differing preferences.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
A California couple earning $200,000 a year has decided not to have children due to financial constraints, joining a growing number of Americans opting to be child-free. With the cost of raising a child to 17 reaching $310,000, the couple, burdened by student debt and housing costs, found it financially unfeasible to have children. Financial experts caution that while being child-free may offer immediate financial benefits, it could lead to challenges in later life care. Declining birthrates in the US reflect a trend of couples citing financial concerns as a reason for delaying or forgoing having children.