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[quote=Anonymous]It really is a huge pain in the ass most of the time to raise kids in 2024. Gone are the days of significant extended family support (whether logistical or emotional). It is impossible to "find a village" of non family support in a meaningful fashion because peers are in similar dire straits and we've all got our own battles.

As for hiring help, that is almost impossible too. No one wants these jobs of caregiving or after school nanny or driving kids around. And if you find that unicorn, can you afford to make it worth that person's while $$$$$ so that they take that job?

Everything has just gotten so expensive, and many of it seems unnecessary (they're increasing prices because they can).

It is now socially acceptable to just decide "no thanks" to both marriage and/or kids. Young people are opting out. They're seeing influencers on social media aggressively traveling, brunching every weekend, going to all the concerts and festivals, etc. You can't do that with kids unless you're rich rich rich in time and money.[/quote]

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