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Half of millennials feel pressure to choose between stability and parenthood, study shows

Millennials and Gen Z are feeling the financial crush when it comes to the decision to have children, research shows. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has tips on managing the pressure.

Published July 8, 2026, 1:26 PM
Updated July 8, 2026, 1:54 PM463
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Half of millennials feel pressure to choose between stability and parenthood, study shows

Millennials and Gen Z are feeling the financial crush when it comes to the decision to have children, research shows. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has tips on managing the pressure.

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