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<\/a>Young adults worldwide and in India still desire marriage and family life. Financial security and stable employment are crucial for partnership decisions. Many young people aspire to partnership and parenthood despite demographic shifts. India’s youth express optimism about the future while worrying about economic insecurity. Ideal family sizes are reported, with older respondents having fewer children.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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