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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's not the world that is changing and becoming harder to have kids, it's people's mentality.  No one ever thought raising kids is easy, or doesn't requires sacrifices.  It's not hard to have kids if you prioritize family.  It's hard to have kids while not sacrificing anything, and that's where the younger generation is having trouble.  They have been raised to never compromise on their dreams or wants and to do only what feels good for them.  Well then, of course having kids is not that feasible.

If you want kids, make it happen.  Move to a cheaper location.  Settle down earlier with a stable partner and build equity.  Move closer to family.  Families used to help each other.  Nowadays, family is toxic and everyone wants to avoid their parents and siblings.  Well, then you lost your village and you are on your own and everything, including raising kids, is easier.  Don't put this on the government.  It is not the government's job to help you raise your kids. Nor are they any good at it. [/quote]

Sometimes a village doesnt exist. I mean, thats a very narrow and self-centered view you have which is interesting since you are calling people who dont want to have kids narrow and self-centered.

You dont just find someone stable and settle down early. Some people dont have siblings. Some dont have parents who are helpful or even of sound mind and body.

If it were just so simple, then everyone would be doing it and there would be no resistance. You seem to be ignoring why people arent having kids and then saying its their bad choices.

People used to have kids they couldnt afford ALL THE TIME. Theyd get abandoned, killed, sold off for menial labor, raised in abject poverty, suffer from malnutrition and disease, etc. I dont think those are good things.

I really have trouble accepting that the reasons for not having children are all self-centered. I do think a majority of the resistance is fear/concern about what type of life and whether you can be a good parent or not. Not everyone will be a good parent and they should not have children in that case. I can assure you that raising the child tax credit (3k is nothing compared to the cost of a child) and dependent care FSA (requires a job) isnt such a windfall that people will just start having kids. 
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Sure, some people don't have x, some people can't find y, yadda yadda.  Some people are unfortunately infertile.  There are always exceptions.  Doesn't undermine the general rule that people are having less kids because they don't want to sacrifice anything, and so that makes having kids less appealing.  My point is to stop complaining and recognize that the change is mostly from within ourselves, not because of external factors. [/quote]

It is out side factors that smart people pay attention to when deciding about having and raising a family.  How many children can I afford to raise?  Do I live in a state that is supportive of fertility and pregnancy and birth issues and has medical care in place to help me, or do I live in an abortion ban hellscape?  will my children have basic rights like reproductive right or voting rights or will those things be gone?  Is the planet still a desirable place for future generations to inhabit?  and on and on[/quote]

Agree. There are many people who would argue that it is selfish to HAVE children, rather than the other way around, given what we are bringing them into.[/quote]

The most prosperous human civilization in history. It is morally decadent but lifestyles for humans are quite excellent otherwise.

A warmer planet is different but it won't be hostile to human settlement in most cases.[/quote]

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