> Kids were previously an asset a century ago, now they’re a luxury good. This might apply to individuals but not to nations or society as a whole. Pensions,

> Kids were previously an asset a century ago, now they’re a luxury good. This might apply to individuals but not to nations or society as a whole. Pensions, healthcare, capitalism, etc are so dependent on new people being born. I would assume that's why the ticking demographic bomb is so worrying for governments with declining birthrates.