The problem isn't declining birth-rates. It's societies that are structured upon ever-increasing populations. With respect to where and when declining birth r

The problem isn't declining birth-rates. It's societies that are structured upon ever-increasing populations. With respect to where and when declining birth rates -- and older parents, presenting greater health risks -- are considered to be a problem. (Such as, individual impacts upon well-being and quality of life, and the health of the child.) I agree with several other comments here that the contemporary U.S. is creating significant dis-incentives, particularly for those in positions where they are trying to prevent a decline in their own and their family and children's socio-economic status and opportunity -- and, again, health. The U.S. is a democracy, so I'm not trying overly to blame "someone else".