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the caring for a child by its parents
parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment
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While parenthood is often framed as the natural next step in adulthood, more people are intentionally opting out, prioritizing career ambitions, financial freedom, personal growth, and relationships in ways that don’t include raising children.
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025
Over the weekend, Cori Broadus and her fiancé Wayne Deuce officially stepped into parenthood.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Those comments have ultimately shaped her approach to parenthood as a whole.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Experts believe South Korea’s positive turn resulted from government support in the three areas of work-family balance, child care and housing, as well as a campaign for businesses to nudge employees toward parenthood.
—Reuters, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025
Over the weekend, Cori Broadus and her fiancé Wayne Deuce officially stepped into parenthood.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Those comments have ultimately shaped her approach to parenthood as a whole.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Experts believe South Korea’s positive turn resulted from government support in the three areas of work-family balance, child care and housing, as well as a campaign for businesses to nudge employees toward parenthood.
—Reuters, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenthood. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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