Fewer young people in France want big families. A new study from the National Institute of Demographic Studies shows that from 2014 to 2024, the average number of children per woman dropped from 2.0 to 1.6, and the number of children young adults say they want in the future has also decreased. Although two-child families are still considered ideal for most couples in France, that standard is shifting from a baseline to more of a limit. Fewer young people imagine having more than two children, and many cite concerns about the future—like the economy, climate crisis, and political instability—as major reasons for their hesitation. These changing attitudes could result in a further long-term drop in birth rates across generations, regardless of gender, background, or social status. (Huffington Post)
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