""Even though it was cramped and I went from being the only adult in the house with two kids to having a party of five, it was so much easier.""
""I didn't think that I would have such a relaxing lifestyle with three kids. Instead of everything hinging on one person, the responsibilities are shared, from school pickups to meals to childcare.""
The US fertility rate has reached a record low, continuing a trend that began in 2007. This decline is not limited to specific demographics, as birth rates are falling among teenagers and women without college degrees. Economic factors, such as the high costs of childcare, housing, food, and healthcare, contribute significantly to this trend. Many individuals feel that raising a family has become a luxury rather than a norm. In response, some mothers are forming communal living arrangements, or 'mommunes', to share responsibilities and alleviate financial pressures.
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