A recent study by the National Union of Family Associations (Unaf) reveals that nearly two-thirds of parents in France feel they cannot afford to have an additional child due to financial constraints. The survey, conducted by the Family Observatory linked to Unaf and carried out by the polling institute OpinionWay, found that 67% of parents believe they lack the financial resources to have more children. This financial difficulty is especially pronounced among young parents, women, and those living in rural areas, where the percentages reach up to 73% and 71%, respectively. The survey also highlights that most parents feel the current public support systems are inadequate. A majority of 78% believe that taxes and public assistance do not sufficiently consider the financial burden of raising children. More than half (56%) also think that the cost of public services for children, such as nurseries, school meals, and recreational centers, is too high. The survey was conducted between January 29 and February 19, and included 2,500 parents who have at least one child under 20 living at home. At the same time, family associations are expressing concern over recent government policies. In August, a report by the general inspections of finance (IGF) and social affairs (Igas) suggested measures that could result in 4.2 billion euros in savings on family-related policies. In September, Labor Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou announced plans to revise the Social Security budget to adjust pension increases for parents of three or more children. According to the Unaf study, 63% of families feel they are either in financial difficulty or barely managing: 27% see their situation as difficult, and 36% must be very careful with their expenses. The study also notes that 53% of parents feel they cannot afford to prepare for their child's future, a 10-point increase since 2024. The financial burden is heaviest during adolescence, when the cost of raising a child is felt most strongly by 86% of families. This finding contradicts the government's decision to eliminate age-based increases in family allowances after the age of 18, based on the assumption that children become less costly after that age. Since March 1, the age for receiving increased family allowances has been raised from 14 to 18. Unaf has challenged this change by filing a complaint with the Council of State, seeking to have the decree annulled.