Ellie Lambert, a Sheffield resident, expresses her frustration with the high costs of starting a family, stating she spent £18,000 on egg freezing in hopes of eventually finding a partner or becoming a single parent. She emphasizes the financial burden on single parents, as the average cost of raising a child can reach £220,000. Despite her proactive dating efforts, she feels the landscape has become challenging with dating apps creating an overwhelming choice, leading to fewer commitments.
The article highlights that the fertility rate in England and Wales has hit its lowest since the 1970s—1.44, with Scotland even lower at 1.3—showing a broader trend of declining fertility across many countries. Young adults face growing pressures from high living costs, career aspirations, and challenges in finding suitable partners. Many also indicate a lack of interest in having children altogether, reflecting changing social norms and values surrounding parenthood.
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