It’s Quiz time
A Desire for Family
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A recent study done by the United Nations revealed some surprising truths about how young people view the family. Though fertility rates are falling throughout the world, young people still place hope in their families and the future.
Take this week’s Quiz and find out how much you know!
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Results
#1. Of the 108,000 people surveyed by the UN, what percentage of those aged 35-39 who didn’t have children revealed that they still wanted to become parents?
Approximately three-quarters of respondents between the ages of 35-39 without children responded that they still hoped and wished for children in their lives.
#2. What was the most common reason respondents gave for wanting to become parents?
Respondents cited that they wanted to have children because children are a souce of joy and happiness.
#3. (Select all that Apply) Which of the following are preconditions the UN found respondents desired before having children?
Select all that apply:
Respondents said that they were waiting to have children until they were financially, emotionally and mentally ready to take on the task, as well as having stable employment. They said that the current economy makes achieving those prerequisites challenging.
#4. What is an additional prerequisite to having children that 80% of respondents revealed to surveyors?
Eighty percent of respondents stated that they wanted to be married or seriously committed and living with their partner before starting their family. Of those respondents between ages 25-39, approximately 25% said they were single and not currently seeking to date anyone.
#5. What percentage of countries around the world currently have a fertility rate below 2.1 live births?
While this new study shows that people desire children, it still acknowledges that the fertility rate is below replacement level in more than half of our countries.
#6. Bonus Question from Last Time: What is the definition of a “love map,” according to Dr. John Gottman?
Dr. John Gottman coined the term “love map,” to describe where we store the personal and important information about our spouse’s life. As life changes around us, it is vital that a couple keeps an up to date record of what is going on inside their partner’s mind and heart. Or as therapist Ross Hendrickson puts it, “… If your partner were a city, how well could you navigate it without GPS? Would you know where the traffic is building, where construction is happening, where the fragile areas are, and where growth is taking place? Or are you working from an outdated map from several years ago?”
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