The causes are both economic and cultural. There is also a spiritual component. But the information this chart conveys is profoundly problematic:
Another matter was reported a week ago that is not unrelated. The birth rate in the United States has hit an all-time low– i.e. 1.599 during 2024. Replacement levels are ordinarily 2.1, but we are well below this numbe
There should be further tax breaks for two parent families adding to the birth rate.
That’s a good idea, Fred, and it needs to be pretty massive. I think the big, beautiful bill started doing this type of thing.