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I am from India, which is second most populated country in the world. A generation ago, it was common for a couple having 3 to 4 kids. But now, even here most c
by sudeepj 11y ago
I am from India, which is second most populated country in the world. A generation ago, it was common for a couple having 3 to 4 kids. But now, even here most couples (in urban areas atleast) plan for atmost 1 kid. The sheer pace with which life moves has increased compared to one generation back. Couples (especially when both are working) simply do not have money, energy & time.
India is not a developed country and still in last decade or so the birth rate is stabilising, but not decreasing.
- thanksgiving 11y agoAccording to Google, total fertility rate is at 2.50 as of 2012. This is good news. Apparently,according to The Hindu at least two populous states - UP and Bihar - have tfr above 3. Is this a matter of concern in terms of politics and public policy?
- sudeepj 11y agoIt is definitely a concern. Based on my experiences of meeting people from those states, things have start to change. But its slow.
- theandrewbailey 11y ago> A generation ago, it was common for a couple having 3 to 4 kids. But now, even here most couples (in urban areas atleast) plan for atmost 1 kid. So the birth rate is decreasing.