Family · 2026 survey
Children Plans
Which of the following comes closest to how you think about having children?
35% of young men want children for themselves. 27% do not plan on them and 14% already have them.
Topline, all respondents
- It is something I want for myself34.7%
- It is something I feel obligated to do15.1%
- It is not something I plan on26.8%
- I already have children14%
- Unsure9.4%
Most common answer
It is something I want for myself
Share
34.7%
Respondents
800 registered voters, men aged 18 to 30
The numbers
| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| It is something I want for myself | 34.7 |
| It is something I feel obligated to do | 15.1 |
| It is not something I plan on | 26.8 |
| I already have children | 14.0 |
| Unsure | 9.4 |
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Citation
The Lafayette Company, Young American Men Survey 2026, “Which of the following comes closest to how you think about having children?”. 800 registered voters, men aged 18 to 30, fielded by Cygnal, September 15–18, 2026, margin of error ±3.46%. youngamericanmen.com/data/2026/children-plans
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