The reason is that middle class life is insanely expensive, while poverty is by necessity not. If you’re living in poverty, a kid doesn’t impact your socioecon

The reason is that middle class life is insanely expensive, while poverty is by necessity not. If you’re living in poverty, a kid doesn’t impact your socioeconomic status in such a profound way, and in rural places they can be an economic benefit. For many middle class people a single child would drive them into poverty.