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> Edit: the replies - y'all are out of touch. If you're in the minority, maybe you're the one who's out of touch? It's not that they can't afford having child
by beltsazar 3y ago
> Edit: the replies - y'all are out of touch.
If you're in the minority, maybe you're the one who's out of touch?
It's not that they can't afford having children—many of those who are less fortunate than them still have children. It's just that they think the cost of raising children, which likely affects their current lifestyle, is not worth it.
- navane 3y agoIf you are in the minority on HN, it's almost more likely you are in the majority outside HN.
- throw1234651234 3y agoDo the math on a 100k income - everyone lives on inheritances. It's fine if you inherit a couple of mill and can live on all of the 100k. If you need to worry about savings - good luck.
- baq 3y agoSpot on - opportunity cost of having kids is way too high for high earner middle class.