Re:U.S. Fertility Rate Falls to Record Low
by WarOnPrivacy on Thursday April 25, 2024 @05:57PM
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It really is more than one thing.
Over the last 100 years: We've eliminated multi-generational families along with the affordable, appropriate sized housing they need.
Humanity's history of extended family support seems to have ended here. Two parents are now expected to have the same wisdom, experience and energy that came from many.
Over the last 50 years: We've wiped out free range area and adult-free time for children.
That ended critical peer-based growth - which somehow has to replicated by two parents (hopefully two). Parenting hours increase from dozens per week, upwards to 168.
Over the last 10 years: We've raised the cost of living so high that ~4 typical incomes are required to pay basic bills.
Modern parents are expected to replace 10 adults + entire child peer groups, perform this task 24/7 - while earning ~70% of their basic bills.
In the face of this, declining birth rates seem inevitable.
Over the last 100 years: We've eliminated multi-generational families along with the affordable, appropriate sized housing they need.
Humanity's history of extended family support seems to have ended here. Two parents are now expected to have the same wisdom, experience and energy that came from many.
Over the last 50 years: We've wiped out free range area and adult-free time for children.
That ended critical peer-based growth - which somehow has to replicated by two parents (hopefully two). Parenting hours increase from dozens per week, upwards to 168.
Over the last 10 years: We've raised the cost of living so high that ~4 typical incomes are required to pay basic bills.
Modern parents are expected to replace 10 adults + entire child peer groups, perform this task 24/7 - while earning ~70% of their basic bills.
In the face of this, declining birth rates seem inevitable.