Nearly Three-Quarters of Young Slovaks Fear Having Children, Survey Shows

Nearly three-quarters of young people in Slovakia are afraid to bring children into the world, while almost half doubt whether they would be good parents, according to a survey conducted by the NMS agency. The findings highlight growing concerns about parenthood among Slovakia's youth at a time when the country faces a demographic crisis. Slovakia is experiencing population decline, and government policies aimed at reversing this trend have proven ineffective. The survey results point to deep-seated fears and uncertainties that are deterring young Slovaks from starting families, contributing to the country's ongoing demographic challenges.