It's because of housing costs, urbanization and the lack of affordable childcare. In 1900 the average number of kids per family was 3.5 down from 7 in the 1800

It's because of housing costs, urbanization and the lack of affordable childcare. In 1900 the average number of kids per family was 3.5 down from 7 in the 1800s. Now we are at 2.5 I think. If you had/have a 40 acre farm you could afford to have 7 kids. You also might have started early. If you live in a multi-generational family you'd have had help. In a 7 kid family some of the older kids are helping raise the younger ones. Gone are the days of the village. We need a cultural change to support a higher fertility rate with broad government economic support. I don't think America has political will to do that. This country is run by rich white millionaires. Maybe when they die off. It's been hard enough to develop universal preK and daycare programs.