The two-child family model is still very much alive. A good half of young adults aspire to it, but the reality for older people doesn't match this dream. And mothers still do more childcare than fathers. These are the findings of the Family Survey 2023, conducted by the Federal Statistical Office. According to these figures, 53% of people aged between 20 and 29 would like to have two children, 25% plan to have at least three, 5% just one, and almost one young person in five (17%) is not thinking of having any children. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The reality is different if we compare these results with those of older age groups. Among those aged 50 to 59, 38% have two children, 19% more than three and 17% only one. One in four (25%) remain childless, the FSO reported on Wednesday. In many families today, both parents have a professional activity and have to reconcile family and work. For people living in households with children under 25, the most ...
