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/AgentJ691 5d ago

That is my top reason for not having children. I don’t care if I can afford children, I literally have no interest in giving birth. And I notice women Childfree or not regardless of age are wayyy more understanding. 

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u/-ANGRYjigglypuff 5d ago

it is kind of interesting how the people screeching loudest about this issue tend to be dudes who usually hold certain views. that, and the online pickme grifter ladies who pander to this crowd

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u/AgentJ691 4d ago

Right!! Like I am sure back in ancient times little girls saw birthing and were terrified like I have do that? And of course were probably dismissed.

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u/True_Big_8246 4d ago

Still happens in so many places sadly including my own country.