Sweden is experiencing a decline in birth rates, a situation attributed to family policies that assume financial and housing stability *before* parenthood. The authors, representatives of the Investigation for a Future with Children, argue this expectation is unrealistic for many young adults today. Current policies fail to address the economic realities faced by 25-year-olds attempting to start families in Sweden. Furthermore, the financial burden and risk still disproportionately fall on women, hindering their ability to have children. The investigation stresses that increased gender equality is vital to reverse the trend and encourage more births in Sweden. Without addressing these systemic issues, the country’s birth rate is unlikely to recover.