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Economic worries are prompting young Europeans to delay or forgo parenthood (ec.europa.eu)

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Whereas previous economic shocks such as the oil crisis of 1973 caused a temporary dip in fertility, the 2007-2008 banking meltdown was different because birth rates continued to decline even after the economy started growing again, says to Daniele Vignoli, professor of demography at the University of Florence in Italy. He believes the turbulence a decade and a half ago marks the point at which people’s uncertainty about the future began to take hold.

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[–] [email protected] 62 points 1 year ago (14 children)

The world is burning, wars are raging, microplastics in our bodies, fascist are gaining power, depression is a staple for internet culture.

I don't know what it could be. /s

[–] [email protected] 19 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Also houses. No space, no kids.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

all i can afford is a 2 room apartment. Not 2 bedroom. 2 room. Where am I supposed to put a kid?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Put it in the closet under the stairs like in Harry Potter. Oh wait, stairs are a luxury now too. Bathtub maybe? I only have a shower, but some people still have bathtubs right?

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