The empty crib
Our poll of 19 countries reveals a neglected global scourge: the number of would-be parents who have fewer children than they want—or none at all
ALTHOUGH he recently lost his job, T. R. Seshadri is a contented middle-aged man. He rides a Royal Enfield motorbike and plays badminton every day. Two years ago he acquired a small flat on the outskirts of Mumbai, which he plans to rent out. Most satisfying of all, Mr Sesadri and his wife have two children, a boy and a girl—“the perfect combination”, he says.
This article appeared in the Briefing section of the print edition under the headline “The empty crib”
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