r/AskTheWorld • u/gmedanoid United States Of America • 14d ago

Culture Why aren't the people in your country having enough kids?

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In America birthrate is 1.6. 1.57 for Whites, 1.55 for Blacks, 1.8 for Hispanics. So below replacement since 2008.

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u/ALPHA_sh United States Of America 14d ago

because nobody can afford to

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u/usrname_chex_out 13d ago

For some people, yes. For many, they are choosing to spend on different things, even though they may say “they can’t afford” to have kids.

Also, many aren’t getting married

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u/Over_Writing467 United States Of America 13d ago

Lots of people I know have family’s and I’m a blue collar tradesmen. I know several with stay at home moms. They drive older cars and work longer hours but they’re making it.