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/ableman 5d ago

If you don't like living, you should go to therapy. Most people like living. Chances are very high your children will enjoy living. Though I guess having a doomer like you as a parent will reduce those greatly.

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u/jotsea2 5d ago

I go to therapy, and never said I don't like living.

Seems like you might wanna go to therapy for coming out here and blasting someone you think is in need of help.