As women have far fewer babies, the U.S. and the world face unprecedented challenges (www.mprnews.org)

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[-] themutedtrumpet@slrpnk.net 11 points 1 month ago

I always wanted children.

I can’t afford one.

[-] dumples@midwest.social 5 points 1 month ago

We planning on our first and I am unsure if we can afford one. Still trying anyhow and just going to struggle I guess.

If we could frame the "population crisis" as this cost of living crisis and parental support this could be a change.

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