Social Influences That Encourage Childbearing

Social Influences That Encourage Childbearing Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Code and Name Instructor's Name Assignment Due date Social Influences That Encourage Childbearing Definition of Pronatalism & Personal Stance Pronatalism is the tendency of society to encourage people to bear more children through governmental, cultural, economic, and religious influences (Petropanagos, 2017). I do not agree with this encouragement. Even though I acknowledge the societal value of families, I am of the opinion that people should have the freedom to make their reproductive choices. Pressuring families to comply with pronatalist expectations can have far-reaching repercussions. Policies should support those individuals who choose child-free life and those with families equally. Nine Social Influences on Childbearing 1 Family of Orientation – Growing up in a family creates an expectation of having one's children. Seeing parents as role models reinforces the desire for parenthood. 2 Partner Influence – Spouses or partners significantly affect childbearing decision...