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70% of Americans Say Raising Kids is Unaffordable

11/15/2025

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The American Family Survey finds that 70% of Americans believe raising children is unaffordable, a 13-point increase from the previous year.
The survey indicates that financial concerns significantly influence decisions about family size in the United States.
This growing sentiment reflects broader economic challenges faced by families in the United States.

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Story summary

The American Family Survey finds that 70% of Americans believe raising children is unaffordable, a 13-point increase from the previous year.
The survey indicates that financial concerns significantly influence decisions about family size in the United States.
This growing sentiment reflects broader economic challenges faced by families in the United States.