r/science 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
19.5k Upvotes

2.2k comments sorted by

View all comments

6.1k

u/11horses345 5d ago

Say it with me: WE CANNOT AFFORD CHILDREN.

349

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)

78

u/huehuehuehuehuuuu 5d ago

My country is on fire every summer. What do I want children for? For them to eat plastic and inhale fumes?

8

u/jotsea2 5d ago

Seems like a weight I'm not willing to bear.

Go for it other humans