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More precisely, even less. Almost half of our compatriots do not plan to have a child at all.
The birth rate in our country is falling – despite all the efforts of officials, the emergence of more and more benefits and benefits, few people dare to give birth to more than one or two babies. In addition, the average age at which girls become mothers for the first time is constantly shifting towards 30. That is, there is no time at all to have a really large family. However, not only there is no time – there is also desire, as analysts found out.
“Almost half of young and middle-aged Russians (from 18 to 45 years old) do not want to have children, citing their unstable financial situation or lack of desire,” the experts of the NAFI Analytical Center announced the results of the study. They interviewed 1600 people from 53 regions of Russia and made conclusions.
As it turned out, women are even less ready for children than men. 51 percent of potential expectant mothers said that they did not want to have a child and did not plan. Among men, there are 41 percent of such “reluctant” people. Moreover, the desire to become parents was admitted more often by very young people – between the ages of 18 and 24.
The older, the more obstacles Russians see in order to give birth. The most common reasons for not wanting to have children are as follows.
Difficult financial situation – 24%
Lack of plans for children in the near future – 23%
Absence of a partner – 15%
Poor housing conditions – 12%
In addition, women cited age, health problems, and fear of ruining their careers. And those who already have a child refuse further replenishment in the family due to their age and banal unwillingness.
By the way
Children are expensive. The Russians named the average amount that is needed every month to support a child with dignity. This is 58 thousand rubles plus the basic income. However, experts believe that there is nothing wrong with that.
“The results of the study clearly demonstrate the trend towards conscious childbirth: a stable financial position, comfortable living conditions and a balance between career plans and family responsibilities are becoming key factors for making a decision to have a child,” explains Irina Gildebrandt, Deputy Director of Socio-Economic Research at the Analytical Center NAFI.
And to the measures of material support, experts suggest adding psychological consultations, explanations about what benefits and payments from the state future parents can count on.
Interview
Are you going to have children in the foreseeable future? Or give birth to another one?
No, I am not going
Yes, I want and plan in the near future
I want to, but I hardly dare
I would like to, but there is no possibility
I’ll leave my answer in the comments.