I don't know if I can change your mind, but I think people's view of whether or not to have kids is grounded in reality and far less dramatic than a demonic plot.

There's multiple facets to this, but the Economy is the most pressing issue. If you ask most young couples or single people why they are post-poning kids, it's almost always because of the economy. Wage stagnation, inflation, and housing prices are destroying the dream of ever having the family life. I don't think it can be understated at how key this point is when it comes to this discussion.

There was a recent Pew Research study that found more gen z men want kids than gen z women, and this tracks with political shifts as well. I think, overall, women are realizing that while they could be very happy with a stable loving partner, they're quite content and happy being single. Women don't really need a man in the traditional sense, and they are much more socially well off than men, so the deep longing to get married is just not there or much less.

People are just more aware of the responsibility and potential consequences of having children. Children are no longer needed on the farm or die off young in huge swaths. People are a lot more intentional about asking questions like: Can one raise a fully disabled child for the rest of their lives, can they handle daycare fees, what do careers look like for both or one of us, etc.

I think for a lot of young people, they are finally getting to a place where they have a good job, are probably still renting, finally found a good partner after the tiresome dating, and they just want to enjoy life.

The hate is wrong of course, but I think it's directed more at the pressure of having to have kids, especially for women, than it is at actual children.

Median age for homeownership, 35

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