Main reasons why fewer and fewer Romanians want children:
High costs: Raising and educating a child involves significant expenses, from basic needs (food, clothing) to education and extracurricular activities.
Problems and responsibilities associated with having children: Many young people believe that having children means sacrificing their freedom and personal time, as well as taking on major responsibilities.
Lack of financial stability and a suitable partner: For some, the lack of a stable and well-paid job or a suitable life partner is an impediment to having children.
Lack of support from the state: Although there are some financial aids, many consider that these are insufficient and that the state does not offer enough facilities for raising children (nurseries, kindergartens, etc.).
Consequences of the decline in the birth rate:
Population decline: The decreasing number of births will lead to a decrease in Romania's population, with negative effects on the economy and society as a whole.
Aging of the population: An aging population means fewer people active in the labor market and increased pressure on the pension and health system.
Social problems: The decline in the birth rate can lead to social problems such as an increase in the number of single and isolated people, as well as a decrease in social cohesion.
Possible solutions:
More consistent financial support for families: Increasing child allowances, granting birth bonuses, tax facilities for families with children.
Development of infrastructure for raising children: Building nurseries and kindergartens, extending the school program after school hours, developing counseling services for parents.
Promotion of a family culture: Information and education campaigns on the importance of family and children in society, as well as the promotion of positive family models.
Policies to encourage birth rate: Granting longer and better paid parental leave, facilities for the employment of parents with young children.
It is important for the authorities and society as a whole to be aware of the seriousness of this problem and to take concrete measures to encourage the birth rate and support families with children.
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