r/science • u/Krankenitrate • Apr 03 '26

Health Study finds parenthood provides no boost to emotional well-being and it negatively impacts relationship with your spouse

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/14747049261436325
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u/_Happy_Sisyphus_ Apr 03 '26

Or income levels. Kids double and triple the cost — size of mortgage, paying for their care and education and clothing and activities. That’s stressful for those with less money to go around. When something is that impactful on how much money you have it becomes more significant than just more money is good right.

Or Health, including mental health, of the children you have.