How Smaller Families are Changing the World

02/11/2025 22 min
How Smaller Families are Changing the World

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Across the globe, there is a shift in the size of families as birthrates decline. Communities, schools, and workforces are all shrinking at an alarming rate. Even in the wealthiest countries populations are aging and straining key social systems. How are smaller families changing the world and what does it mean for our future? Explore the full series at npr.org/populationshift.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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