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Economic stability is a substantial factor influencing decisions about parenthood. Many individuals, especially women in their late 30s and early 40s, voice regrets about not having children, often rooted in fears of financial insecurity and the pressures of modern life. Programs that support single motherhood and provide for families are significant in societies like Norway, where the government actively intervenes to assist with the financial burdens of raising children.
Yet, there's an ironic side effect of these welfare systems—men’s perceived value may decrease when women no longer rely on them for economic support, thus creating a mismatch in partnership dynamics.