About half of adults say fewer children being raised by two married parents will have a negative impact on the U.S. in the future

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September 13, 2023

1. The future of the family

About half of adults say fewer children being raised by two married parents will have a negative impact on the U.S. in the future

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About half of adults say fewer children being raised by two married parents will have a negative impact on the U.S. in the future

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1. The future of the family
Public is more pessimistic than optimistic about various aspects of American life
White adults, older adults and Republicans are more pessimistic about the institution of marriage and the family
About half of adults say fewer children being raised by two married parents will have a negative impact on the U.S. in the future
Republicans more than Democrats think key trends in family life will negatively affect the U.S.
Public sees some pros and cons from falling fertility rate, but many don’t see much impact at all
Democrats are more likely than Republicans to see upsides to falling birth rate

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1. The future of the family

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