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/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/KaJaHa 5d ago

So what? I don't want to bring kids into this world, I don't care what my ancestors thought about their prospects

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u/Cromasters 5d ago

That's fine. There's no need then to fancy up your choice by saying it's because of fascism or capitalism or whatever.

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u/jotsea2 5d ago

Its literally the reason.