Posted on Apr 22, 2025
Trump mulls $5K ‘baby bonus’ for moms in bid to reverse declining birth rates: report
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The U.S. was one of only a few developed countries with a fertility rate that ensured each generation had enough children to replace itself — about 2.1 kids per woman. But the number has been sliding since 2008 and in 2023 dropped to about 1.6, the lowest rate on record.
Trump mulls $5K ‘baby bonus’ for moms in bid to reverse declining birth rates: report
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I’m not certain that’s the way I would go to increase the U.S. population, Sgt (Join to see).
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LTC Kevin B.
Sgt (Join to see) - But those housing, education, and income issues have been around for a long time too.
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COL Randall C.
LTC Kevin B., you may recall the day or so of 'buzz' on the news stations last summer about the in-depth poll* that Pew Research conducted* on U.S. adults who didn't have kids and the reasons why.
For those under 50 without kids, while finances are a factor, it's not the primary one (it's #4). The most often cited reason is, "I just don't want to".
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* https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2024/07/25/the-experiences-of-u-s-adults-who-dont-have-children/
* https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/16/why-more-americans-dont-want-kids.html
For those under 50 without kids, while finances are a factor, it's not the primary one (it's #4). The most often cited reason is, "I just don't want to".
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* https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2024/07/25/the-experiences-of-u-s-adults-who-dont-have-children/
* https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/16/why-more-americans-dont-want-kids.html
The Experiences of U.S. Adults Who Don’t Have Children
Some 57% of adults under 50 who say they are unlikely to have kids say a major reason is they just don’t want to. Among those ages 50 and older, 31% cite this as a reason.
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LTC Kevin B.
COL Randall C. - But "just don't want to" is rather vague. The article did say:
"Majorities in both groups say not having kids has made it easier for them to afford the things they want, have time for hobbies and interests, and save for the future. In the younger group, about six-in-ten also say not having kids has made it easier for them to be successful in their job or career and to have an active social life."
Just about everything listed in that quote is a finance-related reason. Affording stuff, being able to pursue hobbies, having money to save, and having an active social life all involving financial reasons, and even "easier for them to be successful in their job" has financial implications.
"Majorities in both groups say not having kids has made it easier for them to afford the things they want, have time for hobbies and interests, and save for the future. In the younger group, about six-in-ten also say not having kids has made it easier for them to be successful in their job or career and to have an active social life."
Just about everything listed in that quote is a finance-related reason. Affording stuff, being able to pursue hobbies, having money to save, and having an active social life all involving financial reasons, and even "easier for them to be successful in their job" has financial implications.
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COL Randall C.
LTC Kevin B. - Yes, financial consideration is a frequent contributing factor, it just isn't the predominant factor. The most cited predominant factor is a lack of desire.
Looking beyond the major reason (topline results), two things stand out:
● 79% listed a lack of desire to have children as a major or minor reason to have children
● More people said the affordability of a child wasn't a reason (40%) rather than being a major (36%) or minor (24%) reason.
Looking beyond the major reason (topline results), two things stand out:
● 79% listed a lack of desire to have children as a major or minor reason to have children
● More people said the affordability of a child wasn't a reason (40%) rather than being a major (36%) or minor (24%) reason.
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I have seen and tried to converse with some of the .1's but it's about impossible to make them understand.
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The female dogs of The View went nuts!
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