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The "Double Income, No Kids" (DINK) lifestyle is gaining prominence among urban couples, challenging traditional ideals centred around family expansion.
Characterised by two working partners choosing not to have children, this modern approach prioritises financial stability, personal fulfilment, and freedom over conventional parenthood.
Historically, marriage was closely tied to procreation, with societal structures reinforcing the importance of raising children. Families were seen as units of legacy, responsibility, and social standing.
In many cultures, especially in Asia, having children was not just expected-it was often vie...