Being parents doesn't make people happier, but it adds meaning to their life


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Being a parent doesn’t always make you happier, especially over the long term. Photo: AFP

Parenthood is frequently perceived as an essential step towards personal fulfilment. Yet behind this tenacious myth lies a more nuanced reality.

Having children doesn’t necessarily make you happier, but it may well make life more meaningful, according to a major European study published in the Journal Of Marriage And Family.

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