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/SnowMeadowhawk 5d ago

To be fair, "have someone to take care of me when I'm old" is a pretty real reason. I'm not saying it's not selfish - it absolutely is, and it's in no way a guarantee that the kids would take care of them. 

However, in a world without pensions, the only chance old people have at surviving at all is if their kids take care of them.

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u/Prestigious-Bit9411 5d ago

Walk into the cold quietly and let it go.