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Why some couples are choosing to be "child-free"

The U.S. fertility rate has plummeted in the last two decades and now sits near record lows, according to data released last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some young adults say high costs, climate change and careers are holding them back. But many say they simply don't want kids. Nikki Battiste reports.
May 2, 2025 (03:23)
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