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Friday, February 3, 2006

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Living Kid Free

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There's a new American dream. The picket fence is still there. So is the hope of a nice career. But, you might not find the 2.5 kids playing in the backyard. Alex Cohen reports.

The picture of the American dream isn't quite what it used to be. The picket fence and cars are still there, but in many households, you may not find the 2.5 kids. According to the US Census Bureau -- 18 percent of women ages 40 - 44 don't have a child. That's up from 10 percent in 1976. (Photo: Nicolas Asfouri / (c) Getty Images)

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