Policy Discussion: How would you fix the declining U.S. birth rate? - eviltoast

(I didn’t see any rules against purely text posts to stimulate discussion. But if this is against the rules, please let me know)

Some discussion if you’re unaware.

…conclude that “shifting priorities” about family, careers, and how to allocate one’s time and resources is the most likely explanation for the dramatic reduction in rates of childbearing seen among more recent cohorts of young adults. We have not found compelling data support for more readily observed (and potentially altered) policy or economic factors, like the price of childcare or rent.

So, is this a problem to you at all? If it is, then how would you address it? If it isn’t, is this a problem that can be addressed along with addressing what you believe is the greater problem? How?

  • Punkie@lemmy.world
    51·
    1 year ago
    1. If we can’t have free healthcare, have free health care for children under the age of 21, from neonatal to age 21. This includes paternal leave for the first year.
    2. Free daycare from infant to teen, with well-paid daycare workers who are trained and certified, and no overcrowding.
    3. Pay teachers well, at least a living wage, with pay bumps for length of stay, with federal paychecks so poorer states don’t suffer
    4. No overcrowding of schools, less than 20 students per teacher
    5. School food programs with delicious, nutritious food, for free
    6. Free college
    7. Tax incentives for kids

    If we actually prioritize our children as a better foundation, more people will have them. Kids who are “left behind” due to poverty will get a better chance.

    • PeepinGoodArgs@reddthat.comOPEnglish
      12·
      1 year ago

      How do #3-6 address declining birth rates? I’m not saying they don’t…but I can see how 1, 2, and 7 do.

      • Punkie@lemmy.world
        21·
        1 year ago

        People will want to have kids if the schools are properly funded and attended.