Overall, younger adults are more likely to skip having children because they wanted to channel their energy into other pursuits or simply can't afford it. Around 44% of younger adults said they didn't have children because they wanted to focus on other things compared to 21% of older adults, and 36% of younger adults said they couldn't afford to raise a child, compared to 12% of older adults.
Both groups agreed that they have more time and resources to funnel into work, hobbies, and socializing. Younger respondents (61% versus 44%) were more likely to say this helped them be successful in their careers. While 45% in the younger group and 35% older group said they had more time to network, overall a third said they were also given more responsibilities and less flexibility compared to parents.
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