Drive Moment - Choosing Child-Free: The Bold Decision Shaping a New Generation

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Why have you decided to go childless? Is it financial, personal freedom, or lifestyle choice? Let’s unpack your reasons today.

• Rising Trend Worldwide: In the U.S., 44% of non-parents (18–49) say they don’t plan on having children (Pew Research, 2021).

• Financial Pressures: Raising a child to 18 costs an estimated $310,605 in the U.S. (Brookings Institution, 2022). Many cite affordability as the biggest factor.

• Women Redefining Success: In South Africa, more women are delaying or forgoing children, focusing instead on career, travel, and personal fulfillment (Stats SA reports declining birth rates).
2 Sep English South Africa Music · Comedy

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