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13. No doubt... housing, childcare, food, gas, etc.

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 09:25 AM

Apr 25

You have to have a big income to have a kid these days. Its unfortunate because that does not bode well for our future.

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U.S. Fertility Rate Falls to Record Low [View all] dalton99a Apr 25 OP

I predict... Mike Nelson Apr 25 #1

+1. And the child care costs dalton99a Apr 25 #3

Also the reason for "build the wall!" progressoid Apr 25 #9

Probably a good thing... 2naSalit Apr 25 #8

Its the economy, stupid. Johonny Apr 25 #11

No doubt... housing, childcare, food, gas, etc. honest.abe Apr 25 #13

My daughter is leaning towards not having kids. Happy Hoosier Apr 25 #12

I don't see this as a bad thing. republianmushroom Apr 25 #14