Question

Gen Z is less likely to not have children compared to previous generations

Answer 1

This claim is true. A 2023 report even went so far to show that one in three individuals from Millenial and Generation Z do not have and do not plan to have children. This contribution to the decline in birth rates in the United States has made this a hot topic of conversation. Similarly, the Pew Research Center has said that only 55% of Millenial women aged 22 to 37 have had children. Compared to the 62% of Generation X women of the same age, it is clear that millennials are less likely to give birth.

Several factors have contributed to this trend. High housing costs, job market instability, student loan debt, and many other economic challenges have made the idea of raising children financially irresponsible for many adults. The shifting cultural values of emphasizing career advancement and personal freedom have also led many to forgo traditional family structures. The concern for overpopulation and environmental sustainability have also led some individuals to question whether having children is ethical given the state of our world. All of these factors combined have created a significant shift in the decisions that younger generations are making when it comes to family planning.

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2020/05/27/as-millennials-near-40-theyre-approaching-family-life-differently-than-previous-generations/?utm_source

https://www.newsweek.com/genz-millennials-young-people-dont-want-children-birth-rate-declining-1977238

https://theintellectualist.com/declining-birth-rates-millennials-gen-z/

Answer 2

This is true. Here is a source from the School of Journalism at the Toronto Metropolitan University.

Gen Z is increasingly reconsidering having children due to concerns over affordability, economic instability, and climate change. Many young adults cite financial insecurity—such as high housing costs, student debt, and job uncertainty—as major obstacles to starting a family. Additionally, the rapid deterioration of the environment and worries about the future of the planet are pushing some to question the morality and practicality of having children and bringing a new generation to our planet.

Comments

I like how you included another source that supports the claim! To make this fact check even stronger, you could look into the original sources that the CBS article cites to prove that their information is coming from somewhere legitimate.

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While I can see the logic in your answer, you did not link the source from the School of Journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University. Using many keywords to find this article, I came up empty. Please try and find this article or use another source to support your answer.

Answer 3

The claim that "Gen Z is less likely to not have children compared to previous generations" is a true statement. In an article published on Fortune titled " Millennials and GenZ won't have enough kids to sustain America's population- and it's up to the immigrants to make up the baby shortfall", the article goes into more depth on why the fall in population will occur including not only financial reasons, but also GenZ's tatse for freedom.

Answer 4

This statement is true.

According to a survey conducted by MassMutual on Consumer Spending & Saving Index 

About 23% of these adults, ranging from 18- to 43-years-old, said their financial motivation to remain childless boils down to two issues: valuing the financial freedom that comes from not having kids, as well as concerns about their ability to foot the bill for raising children. 

https://www.massmutual.com/about-us/news-and-press-releases/press-releases/2024/09/massmutual-consumer-spending-and-saving-index-many-americans-are-opting-for-childfree-lives

Answer 5

The link to this post is one talking about how Gen-Zers say they don’t want or won’t be able to have kids because of financial factors. However the claim “Gen Z is less likely to not have children compared to previous generations” says the opposite- if Gen Z is LESS likely to NOT have kids- that means they are MORE likely to have kids. I think the writer of this post just got confused with their wording, because the article, and many other sources, say that the younger generations are less motivated to have kids. The National Center for Health Statistics said the birth rate of 15-19 year olds hit a record low in 2023. 

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/vsrr/vsrr035.pdf

Answer 6

This claim is pretty accurate. Lots of sources reported that Gen Z is less likely to not have kids compared to other generations. This article from the New York Post states " More than half of 18- to 34-year-olds are choosing not to have children due to financial challenges, according to newly released data from Australian research company the Red Bridge". Gen Z is worried about the cost of living and if they can even financially support a family. So this claim is true. This is the article that shows the quote I used:   https://nypost.com/2024/06/05/lifestyle/gen-z-isnt-having-children-heres-the-scary-reason-why/

Comments

Nice work. Always try to find reputable sources to cite. NY Post isn't the most reliable or accurate. Thanks!

Answer 7

This is true. More gen zers are having second thoughts about having kids because of money struggles, job uncertainty, and worries about the state of the world, specifically climate change. High housing costs, student debt, and an unpredictable economy make starting a family feel like an impossible thing. Plus, the worsening state of the environment and concerns about the future of the planet have people questioning whether it’s right to bring children into the world while it might be falling apart. There are many other articles covering this topic, including this one from the New York Post:

https://nypost.com/2024/06/05/lifestyle/gen-z-isnt-having-children-heres-the-scary-reason-why/

Comments

Always try to find reputable sources to cite. NY Post isn't the most reliable or accurate. Thanks!