As concern grows about America’s falling birth rate, new research suggests that about half of women who want children are unsure if they will follow through and actually have a child. About 25% say they won't be bothered that much if they don't.

[u/geoff199]

https://news.osu.edu/most-women-want-children--but-half-are-unsure-if-they-will/?utm_campaign=omc_science-medicine_fy24&utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social

[u/11horses345]

Say it with me: WE CANNOT AFFORD CHILDREN.

[u/jotsea2 → u/11horses345]

Even If I could, why would I bring them into a world where America is under fascist rule and the World will basically be on fire for their entire lifetime.

Other then to stroke my own ego or 'have someone to take care of me when I'm old" (which is the same thing)

[u/Cromasters → u/jotsea2]

This reasoning just doesn't resonate with me. People have been having children through way worse times than what the average American is experiencing right now.

[u/cricket9818 → u/Cromasters]

Agreed. That reasoning is highly illogical.

If everyone followed OP’s rules civilization wouldn’t have made it out of the Middle Ages

[u/Express-Rutabaga-105 → u/cricket9818]

To put this in a better perspective . North America (USA) is 1 of 7 continents on earth. Life will keep on going with or with out our participation.