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Factors that affect the decision to have children (Parental age (As a…
Factors that affect the decision to have children
Relationship between partners
Been together long enough to have a happy and stable relationship.
Commited to one enougher, share loyalties.
Children should feel loved and wanted
Finance
Households spend 38% of income on raising a child.
Education is the most expensive aspect.
Parental age
As a woman ages her ability to concieve declines
Women over 36 are more likely to have a child with downs syndrome
Younger parents may be immature
Younger parents are more likely to be fitter.
Peer pressure
Pressure to have a baby.
Friendship groups
Family
Genetic councelling
Testing for inherrited diseases
Downs syndrome, cystic fibrosis, sickel cell