Marisol Romero represents a shifting trend in family size across Latin America, having chosen to have only two children despite her preference for a larger family. Historically, women in the region averaged three to four children, but recent United Nations data shows the fertility rate has dropped below two children per woman, with Chile's rate falling even lower. This demographic shift has societal implications, leading experts to express concerns regarding preparedness for these changes. The decisions made by families today reflect broader societal transformations influenced by economic realities.
Marisol Romero, reflecting on her parenting choices, explained, "I have only two children... Because of the cost of living. I would have had more. My ideal was five. The reality was two."
According to a U.N. report, Latin America's fertility rate has fallen to fewer than two children per woman, significantly lower than the 2.1 needed for a stable population.
In Chile, the fertility rate has dropped to barely over one child per woman, a trend echoed in the decisions of families like Romero's.
Martina Yopo Diaz noted, "We now have a total fertility rate that is lower than most European countries, lower than Japan's. I think this has huge implications, for which we're not prepared as a society."
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