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It's an interesting question. I think the trap here is that productivity entails the exchange of hard currency. In some societies activities like childcare, ho
by ramblenode 9y ago
It's an interesting question.
I think the trap here is that productivity entails the exchange of hard currency. In some societies activities like childcare, household work, shopping, gardening, etc. are uncompensated labor often done by seniors. Historically, they have also been conduits for preserving knowledge and educating new generations. But things are changing. Seniors' productivity as a cohort today will probably diminish with increasing lifespans, decreasing healthspans, and being a larger proportion of society than has historically been the case.
- scarface74 9y agoThis triggers me to go on a slightly tangential rant. I hate to hear people who claim they made it all on their own because of their "hard work" without realizing how much support they got from their parents to get there - even when they are grown. They can do well as a two income family without having to choose between a demanding to career and taking care of their kids because a lot of them have their parents close by to help. Even when the wife is pregnant, the husband can still chase after his career without missing a beat because he can count on either his mom or mother in law to move in and help.