Sarah and Ben Brewington initially planned to have children after marriage but decided against it, prioritizing career and lifestyle choices instead. At age 35, they feel comfortable with their decision and do not experience guilt about opting out of parenthood. This trend reflects a larger shift where individuals globally are having fewer children or none at all. Influences include increased economic independence and freedom to pursue alternatives. Experts express concern over declining birth rates, as future workforce shortages may arise if this trend continues.
"It's a resounding no. It's not something I'm interested in or want," Sarah Brewington said. "This life we're building together didn't need this other element in it," agreed her husband.
Many researchers believe this accelerating global shift is being driven in large part by a positive reality. Young couples, and women in particular, have far more freedom and economic independence.
There's just a lot of other available options. They can invest in their careers, take more leisure time it's much more socially acceptable.
I think it probably should be a concern for the government, the declining birth rate. There is going to come a time when everyone is retiring and there's not going to be a workforce.
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