Social Exchange Theory states that the decision for having a child is equally based upon the individual's views on the positives and negatives that come with having a child. When weighing the costs and benefits, there are various attributes a couple must take into consideration prior to making their decision (Holloway, M., Holloway, G., & Witte, J. 2010, p.41, para 1) . Individuals are said to be delaying having children as they are waiting until they are fully educated and placed in the workforce with a stable income in order to provide full support for the child and often times will find finance, time management, lack of support from extended family, marital and/or societal status, age, perception on themselves as a parent, genetics, career
