Are Kids Becoming a Luxury?

01/10/2025 32 min
Are Kids Becoming a Luxury?

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Are kids becoming a luxury? 👶✨ In this episode of Sexy Business Podcast, we dive deep into the realities of parenting today — from financial costs to the physical and emotional impact on women, relationships, and careers.Karolina shares her personal story of having kids in her 20s, the challenges of unplanned pregnancy, and how parenting changes depending on whether you have kids in your 20s, 30s, or later. We explore:💸 Why raising kids feels so expensive today🍼 Societal pressure on moms (breastfeeding, eco choices, “perfect parenting”)⚖️ Balancing career, independence, and family❤️ How couples struggle — and grow — through early parenthood🐶 Why some people choose pets instead of childrenIs having kids today truly a luxury — of money, time, and even health? Let’s talk about it.✨ Share your thoughts in the comments!Don’t forget to like & subscribe for more real conversations on life, love, and modern society.00:00 – Welcome & today’s theme: Why having kids feels like a luxury01:06 – Karolina’s story: getting pregnant in her 20s vs. plans for later02:06 – Early pregnancy shock, family background & tough decisions04:04 – Choosing to keep the baby & navigating unplanned parenthood04:56 – 20s vs. 30s: energy, patience & life stability when raising kids06:55 – Career, stability, and parenting styles in different life stages08:31 – Being more prepared when having kids later in life10:02 – Kids as a “luxury”: costs on body & finances11:50 – Societal pressure on moms: breastfeeding, eco choices & judgment13:52 – Education costs & the reality of private vs. public schools15:31 – The impossible balance: stay-at-home mom vs. career mom16:58 – Why some people choose pets instead of kids18:23 – Parenting as a couple: compromises & different standards20:10 – Sleepless nights, connection differences & couple conflicts21:58 – Big decisions: health, vaccines & raising kids with freedom22:42 – Why many couples separate in the first years of parenting24:03 – Mother vs. father connection: jealousy & bonding differences25:31 – From community parenting to modern individualism26:24 – Having kids later & shifting social norms27:59 – Career sacrifices, independence & regaining freedom after kids29:45 – The physical impact of pregnancy & being an athlete mom31:18 – Preparing mentally for lifestyle changes after kids32:00 – Closing thoughts: balancing luxury, freedom & family