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Childless Adults
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About This Trend
A growing share of childless adults in the U.S. do not expect to ever have children, according to thePew Research Center. Birth rates dropped during the pandemic, contributing to the existing downward trend in U.S. fertility rates. As current young generations are already facing social, economic, and environmental crises, there are implications for the demand for daycare and school infrastructure in communities, as well as the balance between childless and child-friendly amenities.
Trend Updates
Feb. 26, 2024 — Seismic shift in everyday usage
- More people than ever are using this technology and it is now more evident that it will be part of the ongoing landscape...
Feb. 26, 2023 — Federal Regulations spike Demand
- Because of continued interest in this technology and a favorable environment for growth...
Feb. 26, 2021 — Pandemic recalibrates supply
- People are unable to create and devote time to innovating this critical technology now
Trend Category:
Social Change
Timeframe: Act Now
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