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Having children does not necessarily lead to greater happiness and life satisfaction, contrary to common belief. Several studies have found little to no association between parenthood and increased well-being, and some have even found evidence that parents report lower levels of happiness, life satisfaction, and mental well-being compared to non-parents. However, this finding is often surprising to people due to a "focusing illusion" - people tend to overestimate how happy children will make them in the lon

Author

Camilo Alejandro García Espinosa

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EN