A survey shows 1 in 3 women regrets putting off family life for work

Thekabarnews.com—A growing number of surveys from the American Sociological Association show that around 1 in 3 women wish they had started a family earlier in life instead of focusing on their careers. 

The results show how many women encounter a lot of different emotional, social, and biological challenges as they get older and their priorities change.

Researchers stress that this feeling of regret does not always mean that people are unhappy with their work accomplishments. Instead, it usually shows a difference between what people expect in the long run and what they actually experience. 

Many people who answered said they thought they would have more time in the future to focus on family, but they eventually faced problems with fertility, changes in personal relationships, or fewer chances to start a family.

The surveys also show how important biological factors are. As women get older, their chances of getting pregnant decrease, which can make them feel more emotional stress and think about their past choices, especially if those choices were based on the idea that they would have more time.

Sociologists contend that the problem is predominantly structural rather than solely attributable to human decisions. They say that women are more likely to delay starting a family because of challenges such as the inability to work from home, rising daycare costs, and difficulty getting their finances in order quickly.

The results have sparked new discussions about policies that are beneficial for families, parental leave, and whether modern economies really let women and families manage their work and personal lives in a way that works for them.