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Re:The Cheapest Generation by exit on Tuesday November 05, 2013 @06:27PM (#6679268)
> in starting families

the only part you lost me on. everyone i know considers the world far too precarious to start a family.

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Re:The Cheapest Generation by jseliger on Tuesday November 05, 2013 @06:34PM (#6679315)
considers the world far too precarious to start a family

By virtually every metric, the world is a much safer, healthier place than it used to be: http://www.amazon.com/The-Better-Angels-Our-Nature/dp/014312... .

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Re:The Cheapest Generation by toomuchtodo on Tuesday November 05, 2013 @06:38PM (#6679344)
Safer? Yes. Healthier? Yes. Stable? No. Between income/job volatility and lack of proper social safety nets (at least in the US), its a dangerous gamble to start a family unless you're in the right situation.
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Re:The Cheapest Generation by collyw on Wednesday November 06, 2013 @06:20AM (#6682108)
Inequality has grown over the last 30 years, so I would disagree.
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Re:The Cheapest Generation by krstck on Tuesday November 05, 2013 @06:45PM (#6679375)
I'd love to start a family, but my partner and I won't be able to afford it any time in the foreseeable future due to student loans.
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Re:The Cheapest Generation by tekalon on Tuesday November 05, 2013 @09:34PM (#6680180)
Agreed, and since I'm paying my loans, can't save for a downpayment for a house (which is cheaper than renting).
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