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September 29, 2025

Growing share of Americans say fewer people having kids would negatively impact the U.S.

Over half of Americans say fewer people having kids would negatively impact U.S.

Over half of Americans say fewer people having kids would negatively impact U.S.

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Growing share of Americans say fewer people having kids would negatively impact the U.S.
Over half of Americans say fewer people having kids would negatively impact U.S.
Share of Democrats who say fewer people having kids would have a negative impact is up since last year
A majority of Americans say the federal government should not take steps to encourage more people to have kids
Most Republicans and Democrats who say the government should have a role in encouraging people to have children favor tax credits for parents