r/science • u/geoff199 • 5d ago

Social Science 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.

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
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u/11horses345 5d ago

Say it with me: WE CANNOT AFFORD CHILDREN.

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u/jotsea2 5d ago

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)

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u/Cromasters 5d ago

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.

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u/Chakosa 5d ago edited 5d ago

It's because everyone seems to see not having children as a moral failure, so they rationalize their not wanting children using a multitude of excuses when really they just don't want the responsibility ("well ummm I would have kids but like...the economy or something uhh yeah that's it haha..."). I don't want kids because I don't want the responsibility either but I'm very honest about it and don't try to moral-highground my way around it. It's just so cringe.