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Do 20-Somethings Still Want Kids?

Many 20-somethings still want kids, but not right now—though they are preparing for the future… 

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • The majority of people in their 20s still want kids, but they’re rethinking the timeline to start
  • Many are delaying parenthood due to financial pressures and career goals
  • Even so, they’re finding ways to prepare for their future families in the meantime
There’s been a lot of talk over the years about whether young people still want kids, and some might think they’ve completely ruled it out. But in reality, many are still excited about the idea; like Millennials before them, 20-somethings are planning on starting families later in life, rather than not at all. YPulse’s Parenting report shows that 20% of 20-29-year-olds are already parents, compared to 38% of those in their 30s, emphasizing how much later they’re waiting to have kids. So, why haven’t they started a family yet?   While YPulse asks all young people about their thoughts on having...

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