Recent studies show that climate change is becoming a significant factor in family planning decisions, with many prospective parents reconsidering the number of children they want. The rise of 'climate anxiety' contributes to these decisions, where concerns about the environment and resource availability overshadow traditional factors such as financial stability. Research indicates that parents are more likely to feel these anxieties, affecting their childbearing choices. As a result, many people are opting to have fewer children, seeking to alleviate their environmental impact.
"In times of heightened uncertainty, people are less likely to bring children into the world," writes Joe Pinsker, who covers families and relationships for The Atlantic.
"Parents are consistently more attuned to these concerns than nonparents. Whether it's grief after a natural disaster or expressed anxiety due to the threat of climate change...these impacts are real," points out APA President Theresa Miskimen Rivera, M.D.
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