In China, traditional concepts are deeply rooted. Among them, the concept that "there are three types of unfilial piety, and the greatest is not having children" has been around for a long time.

However, the rise of DINK families today has broken this tradition. Behind this phenomenon, there are many issues worthy of in-depth discussion.

In contemporary society, influenced by multiple factors such as Western culture, the traditional ideological constraints of the younger generation are gradually weakening.

In first-tier cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, many young couples have begun to be exposed to diversified life concepts. They no longer believe that childbirth is a necessary process in life.

They pay more attention to their inner feelings and the quality of their personal life.

More and more young couples are pursuing spiritual satisfaction and realization of self-worth. Many people feel that their lives can be fulfilling and exciting even without children.

The improvement of social tolerance also provides an environment for the emergence of DINK families.

In the past, DINK families were often criticized, but now, people are more inclined to respect other people's life choices and no longer easily criticize other people's DINK decisions.

The cost of raising children is indeed prohibitive for many couples.

Take children's education as an example. Take a big city like Shanghai, where the monthly tuition for a high-quality private kindergarten often reaches thousands of yuan.

During the primary and secondary school years, school selection fees and extracurricular tutoring fees from some well-known schools have accumulated to a considerable amount.

Moreover, the child’s food, clothing, housing and transportation all cost money.

Although many young couples have a high income level, they have to bear a heavy mortgage loan after buying a house. Coupled with the cost of raising children, the financial burden is indeed heavy.

They believe that their financial conditions are limited, and they will not easily decide to have children until their children cannot enjoy a superior life.

The pace of life in modern society is fast, and some couples are busy working on their careers when they are young.

In Shenzhen, many young couples studied hard during their student days and devoted themselves to the competition in the workplace after graduation.

When my career was stable and I wanted to have children, I found that I had already missed the best age for childbearing.

Giving birth at an advanced age faces more health risks, which also has a certain impact on the health of the child.

Some couples are unable to conceive despite trying various methods, and eventually become DINK families.

DINK families have more free time in life.

They can focus on their own interests and hobbies instead of taking care of their children.

A DINK couple has a special liking for traveling. They are willing to take impromptu trips and travel all over the world to experience diverse cultural customs.

The DINK family also has its own unique features in the relationship between husband and wife.

Children are the link between husband and wife. Without them, both parties would have to rely on more frequent emotional communication and mutual support to maintain the stability of the relationship.

They rely more on each other to share the joys and sorrows of life.

Although social tolerance is improving, there are still some social pressures.

Relatives and friends sometimes don’t understand and feel that a family without children is not complete enough. This is especially true for some elders, who often urge the couple to have children at family gatherings.

There is potential pressure in public opinion, and some people hold prejudice against the DINK family.

This pressure is particularly evident during some traditional festivals.

When visiting relatives and friends during the Spring Festival, DINK families are often asked frequently about childbirth, which makes them seem a bit out of place in this environment.

From a macro perspective, the increase in DINK families will have a certain impact on the population structure.

Our country is facing the challenge of population aging, and the increase in DINK families may exacerbate the downward trend in fertility rates.

As time goes by, the number of labor force may decline, and this change will pose certain challenges to the overall progress of society and systems such as pension and social security.

At the same time, the increase in DINK families will also change the consumption structure.

Consumption of childcare products is likely to decrease, while at the same time consumption of services such as pet care and travel for adult households without children is likely to increase.

What do you think of the future development trend of DINK families in Chinese society?