Trendy Britain’s baby bust
Jan 25, 2024
Exploring the reasons behind declining birth rates across the western world and the implications for society, including the impact on services like healthcare and pensions. Discussing the differences in childbirth patterns between graduates and non-graduates and the challenges of raising the retirement age. Examining the effectiveness of government subsidies on childcare and the need for legal changes in response to rising cohabitation trends. Reflecting on the changing dynamics of being a child in the last century and the importance of valuing and supporting children.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Declining Fertility Rates Worldwide
02:21 • 13min
Changing Trends: Graduates vs Non-Graduates
15:34 • 13min
Demographic changes and the impact on the working age population
28:29 • 2min
The Consequences of an Aging Population
30:08 • 5min
Policy Decisions and the Impact on Fertility Rates, Cohabitation and Law Reform
35:18 • 4min
Exploring the Consequences for Children and Shifting Parenting Perspectives
38:57 • 2min