One reason for this decline is a shift in social and economic priorities. In past decades, having children was necessary to ensure family continuity. However, today, many people choose to become parents not out of functional need, but for personal fulfillment. As Lisa Strohschein, a sociology professor at the University of Alberta, notes, many people no longer need to find meaning in life.
Economic factors such as the rising cost of living also play a crucial role in many couples’ decision to delay or limit the number of children they have. The expenses associated with raising, educating, and caring for children represent a considerable burden, leading many to rethink having more than one child.
Cultural shifts and the stress associated with modern parenting add to this. In a U.S. survey, 57% of young adults without children reported not wanting to have them. In Canada, in 2022, one-third of adults aged 15 to 59 declared that they did not intend to become parents. These numbers reflect a trend towards independence and economic stability as life goals rather than forming a large family.
57% of young adults without children reported not wanting to have them. In Canada, in 2022, one-third of adults aged 15 to 59 declared that they did not intend to become parents!
The growing awareness of parenthood’s emotional and psychological impact is also leading many to reconsider having children. Modern pressures and expectations around intensive parenting, which requires significant time and energy commitment, influence the decisions of many couples.
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