Teachers have very, very predictable schedules compared to practically everyone else. They're part of a reliable industry. They have a very clear career progres

Teachers have very, very predictable schedules compared to practically everyone else. They're part of a reliable industry. They have a very clear career progression ahead of them. They have holidays, maternity leave, etc. It's very conducive to marriage and raising kids. There are two things to consider from that. 1: people who want a stable married-with-kids life are likely to also want a stable, predictable career 2: People who happen to be in a stable, predictable career find it easier to say yes to marriage and kids