Does Family Size Affect Our Brainpower as We Age?

Imagine if maintaining a large family was like trying to juggle too many balls in the air. According to a recent study, having three or more children, as opposed to just two, may have a negative impact on our cognitive abilities later in life. It’s like spreading ourselves too thin, with each additional child increasing the demands on our mental resources. The study also found that this effect was particularly pronounced in Northern Europe, where a higher number of children results in decreased financial resources without necessarily improving social support. This suggests that it’s not just the number of children that matters, but also the societal and economic context in which they are raised.