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A 'motherhood medal' to encourage having more babies? Why 71% of women say 'no thanks.'

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The White House is considering a number of ways to encourage people to have more children.

The declining U.S. birth rate, coupled with the aging population, has given rise to concerns about economic instability due to a shrinking workforce.

The proposal is unpopular with most Americans , according to recent Yahoo/YouGov polling of more than 1,500 people.

The most popular policy (with a 79% approval rating) would be making pre-kindergarten free for children ages 3 and 4 .

The next most favored policies would be funding six months of paid family leave for new parents and creating a $ 6,000 child tax credit.

Motherhood medals were the least popular family-related proposal, with just 19% of men and women in support.