US adults want the government to focus on child care costs, not birth rates, AP-NORC poll finds

As Government Urges Americans To Have More Babies, Most Just Want Better Care For The Kids They Have Already

StockPlanets/E+/Getty ImagesThere’s a good chance you’ve encountered a news article, politician, or tech-bro expressing concern about (or downright catastrophizing) declining birth rates. Donald Trump declared himself “the fertilization president” while issuing a (toothless) executive order seeking to expand IVF, and has floated the idea of a $5,000 “baby bonus.” At a March for Life rally earlier this year, JD Vance proclaimed “I want more babie…

Most Americans think the government should focus on child care costs, not birth rates, poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll finds most Americans do not want the government to focus on increasing birth rates, even as the Trump administration prioritizes them.

Child care costs more of a concern in the U.S. than birth rates, poll shows - National

A new poll in the U.S. shows Americans are more concerned about the financial cost of raising a child rather than declining birth rates overall.

U.S. adults want government to focus on child care costs, not birth rates, AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll finds most Americans do not want the government to focus on increasing birth rates, despite efforts by the Trump administration to make this a priority. Instead, people want the government to focus on reducing child care…

U.S. adults want the government to focus on child care costs, not birth rates, poll finds

bout three-quarters of adults view child care costs as a major issue, with support for policies like affordable daycare and paid family leave.

US adults want the government to focus on child care costs, not birth ...