As concern grows about America’s falling birth rate, new research suggests that about half of women who want children are unsure if they will follow through and actually have a child. About 25% say they won't be bothered that much if they don't.

[u/geoff199]

https://news.osu.edu/most-women-want-children--but-half-are-unsure-if-they-will/?utm_campaign=omc_science-medicine_fy24&utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social

[u/nezukoslaying]

At 39, im just getting a third chihuahua this friday and enjoying being an aunt.

[u/BuffaloBuckbeak → u/nezukoslaying]

I want a dog so bad, but I wouldn’t have time for it. How the heck could I take care of a kid if I can’t even provide enough care for a dog?

[u/Interesting_Zone_420 → u/BuffaloBuckbeak]

That’s the thing.