The article discusses the decline in birth rates in the U.S. and globally, attributing it to various factors including the influence of technology. It highlights that over half of young adults in the U.S. are not in relationships, with many feeling no urgency to find partners. Entertainment options like streaming and social media lead to increased isolation, especially among Gen Z individuals aged 18-23, who exhibit the lowest rates of stable relationships. This trend is suggested to be a worldwide phenomenon affecting youth across different cultures.
"In America, for example, over half of 18-to-34-year-olds are neither in a steady relationship nor living with a partner. Furthermore, most single Americans don't feel much pressure to find a partner. Half say they're not even looking."
"Why venture out when everything is at your fingertips, from Netflix to Zoom meetings?"
"The trend appears to be hitting Gen Zers aged 18-23 the hardest, with survey data showing the age group with the lowest percentage of men in stable, committed relationships (37%) and the highest rate of men uninterested in finding a romantic partner (30%)."
"It is absolutely global; last year, I was in Mexico and lots of different Mexican little towns, and mothers would say the biggest problem here is that our teenage sons are spending all their time"
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