wpm
4 hours ago
"Oh are we going to build more houses somewhere my kids will have a good childhood?"
> No. Greenfield exurb shithole is best we can do. 10% int please. Also you'll be carting your child around everywhere for the next decade and a half.
"Oh ok. Are we going to make healthcare more affordable?"
> No. It will cost thousands to have your child born in a safe location.
"Damn. OK. Uhhh, am I going to get enough time off from work to deal with everything involved in bringing a new person into the world, and if I'm a woman, deal with the physical recovery?"
> No. Six weeks is the best we can do. Your babysitter which costs a third to half of your income will get to enjoy all of the fun milestones with your child.
"Sounds fucking awful. Maybe if my partner and I get a job that pays enough, we'll think about it"
You know how badly you need to abuse an animal before they stop procreating of their own accord?
peterbecich
4 hours ago
It is sad but the financial state of the country is poor and these improvements in social wellbeing are unlikely to happen anytime soon, in my opinion. I anticipate it will only get more competitive. The national debt issue is reaching a cresendo.