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A declining U.S. birth rate reveals questions about whether having kids is affordable and sustainable. (publichealth.jhu.edu)
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[โ€“] racoon@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Having kids is the fastest way to social ostracism and poverty. Having kids for what? So they can become waiters in a country far away so you seldom see them ever again?

edit: I love my child but hate society

[โ€“] GiorgioPerlasca@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 day ago

Most world states are having lower and lower fertility rates. Industrialization and automation made people less necessary for a society to function.