Parents Urged to Tell Adult Children-Don’t Delay Childbearing
Family ThinkingDespite public awareness, the age at first marriage continues to increase as well as the number of couples who delay childbearing. "The consequences of these decisions exact a significant emotional toll and the financial cost ($46 billion) is staggering," according to family therapist Dr. Alan Singer. Singer appeals directly to parents, imploring them to exert their influence over their adult children to slow these trends.