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The number of children being born is decreasing...?
According to reports, the number of children being born by women between the ages of 20 to 24 and 25 to 29 has decreased between 2016 and 2020. Perhaps this has happened because now girls are getting educated and working and becoming self-reliant. This means that now the pressure on girls to get married early and have children is decreasing, which is a very good thing.
The number of children being born by women between the ages of 35 and 39 has increased. This means that now women are thinking of having children after building their lives. On the other hand, the number of children being born by girls between the ages of 15 and 19 has fluctuated, but in the year 2020 this number is 11.3, which is a matter of concern. Compared to earlier, today's women are more aware about their career, education and personal development. They now want to settle their lives to a certain level before having children.
Why are women now having children later than before?
Today's women are more aware and independent. They are more educated and they want to move forward in their careers. They want to work even after having a child, so they want to strengthen their career first. There has been a change in the attitude towards women in society. Now women are encouraged to make a career and fulfill their dreams. However, it would not be right to say that all women are thinking of settling their lives before having a child. Every woman has her own different priorities. Some women want to get married early and have