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The generation who can't afford kids

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Why fewer kids: costs, norms and social life

Dr Inga Lass links falling fertility intentions to rising housing and childcare costs, intensive parenting expectations, changing attitudes to marriage, and declines in friendships and social connection after COVID-19.

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