"I'm just going to say it: The whole kids versus no-kids debate isn't actually about kids. It's about resources. I feel like a considerable portion of our generation feels like we got rug-pulled by 'the system,' and understandably so. Hence, where we are today. Money, time, energy, emotions - everyone is feeling the squeeze, and that changes the mental calculus for everyone (as it should)."
"In the US, falling birth rates hit a record low last year, turning what might otherwise be a demographic trend into a sort of moral Rorschach test. Politicians warn of demographic collapse. Employers fret about the future workforce. Commentators scold millennials and Gen Z for being selfish, immature, or irresponsible. The most charitable explanation, however, is usually economic: people would have children if they could afford them."
Falling birth rates in the US reached a record low last year, prompting fears of demographic decline and workforce shortages. Political rhetoric emphasizes demographic collapse while employers worry about future labor supply. Public commentary often blames millennials and Gen Z for declining fertility. Economic constraints are a leading explanation: high housing, childcare, and living costs reduce the feasibility of raising children. Material pressures — limited money, time, energy, and emotional bandwidth — shift reproductive decisions. High childcare expenses can equal mortgage payments, causing some households to delay or forgo additional children despite wanting larger families. Parenthood remains a personal choice, not an obligation.
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