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It is a common misconception that the birthrate is declining because of poor childcare support from the government. It is declining because people aren't gettin
by minebreaker 4y ago
It is a common misconception that the birthrate is declining because of poor childcare support from the government. It is declining because people aren't getting married. The birthrate among married couples remains unchanged over the years. [0]
Personally, I'm quite happy with this trend because the social 空気 that the grown man must get married is getting weaker and weaker. Why would I want to get married when I can't even pay for my own shit?
[0]: https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/644174 https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/644174 (Japanese)
- lifthrasiir 4y agoWell people aren't getting married because of poor childcare support among others. I think otherwise you are spot on though---I recall the same kind of statistics in South Korea. Trying to convince people to get married or have children won't work, in any case it will need an extensive social restructuring.
- fomine3 4y agoYes it's the problem. Everyone confuse about parenting support and improving birthrate. Fist of all, separate surname must be legal to support getting married.