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A family of four was once thought to be inevitable - a destiny for healthy fertile adults. But today families are getting smaller, and having one child is becoming much more common. Anjula Mutanda speaks to Lauren, a mother of one, who asks herself every day whether having a second child is the right decision for her and her family. We explore the issue in detail: why does the word 'only child' have such negative connotations? How important is having a sibling anyway? How much does having a child cost today? Should we be having more children in the age of climate change and in the midst of a global pandemic? Producer: Sarah Shebbeare