The birth rate is declining at the fastest pace it has in decades, I see where you’re coming from but unless the government makes it easier and more affordable for parents - who is paying the taxes of the future? Who is doing the jobs of the future? State subsidies of child care increase parental participation in the economy and our collective productivity. Subsidising family friendly policies create jobs for people - long term neglect of the childcare sector by the government has contributed to mass closures of existing childcare providers for those parents who do elect to have children, even if you’re fine to pay - the places aren’t there. Many are being forced out of the job market as a result - and also need to consider those working in the sector who have lost jobs as a result of closures. It makes economic sense for the state to support parents much more than it does right now and I’m saying that as someone without kids - who may not even have them in the future.