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I think it was our own paulg that made observation how many kids the rich families in the UK countryside have. And those marriages are generally speaking stable
by ReptileMan 4y ago
I think it was our own paulg that made observation how many kids the rich families in the UK countryside have. And those marriages are generally speaking stable.
In response to Matt Yglessias -https://twitter.com/mattyglesias/status/1538234746416812033 https://twitter.com/mattyglesias/status/1538234746416812033
>I hadn't noticed this trend in Silicon Valley (where people put off having kids for the sake of their careers), but it's very visible in England, especially in the country. Lots of Range Rovers containing four blond children.
- leoedin 4y agoThis is something I've observed - the only people I've known with 3 or more kids are either beneficiaries of significant inherited wealth, or living in government housing with very low family income. I can see why. The cost of having kids is so incredibly high - both in direct terms (cost of childcare, stuff, food) and indirect (need a bigger house to maintain the same level of comfort, need to step back from your career for a few years). For someone on a very low income, the additional government support per child is meaningful. But for mid-high earners, the additional costs of that kid come directly out of your lifestyle.