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Even the Scandinavian countries with world’s most generous childcare subsidies are nowhere near a replacement total fertility rate (~2.1). Expecting other soci
by lotsofpulp 1y ago
Even the Scandinavian countries with world’s most generous childcare subsidies are nowhere near a replacement total fertility rate (~2.1).
Expecting other societies less egalitarian and less rich than them is pie in the sky thinking.
- pstuart 1y agoMy point is that this is a problem that can be solved, the only thing stopping us is us. As this thread happening in a post about machinations by the current regime, the likelihood of it being solved (let alone correctly) borders on near impossible. The only thing that they'll do that will affect this is take away reproductive rights and that will lead to more unplanned births.
- lotsofpulp 1y agoMy point is that it's easy to say it can be solved, but I have yet to see any evidence of how (absent removing or reducing women's rights). Solved meaning achieving replacement rate total fertility rate, not just people having the amount of kids they say they want.