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Why Do Millennials Dread Motherhood? with Rachel Cohen

May 29, 2024

Vox senior reporter Rachel Cohen joins to discuss why Millennials dread motherhood, citing reasons like societal pressures, social media influence, and political factors. They explore the decline in birth rates, challenges of parenthood, and the decision not to have kids. The conversation delves into personal choices, economic realities, and evolving dynamics of domestic partnerships. Cohen shares insights on cultural expectations, individual choices, and the intersection of parenthood and personal fulfillment.

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Quick takeaways

Societal pressure and high expectations delay parenthood decisions among Millennials.

Media portrayal of motherhood reinforces negative stereotypes, impacting perceptions of parenting.

Social media platforms like TikTok influence attitudes toward motherhood through authentic user-generated content.

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Impact of Societal Expectations on Parenthood

With societal expectations continuously rising, individuals feel pressure to meet higher standards before considering parenthood. This pressure includes financial stability, career advancement, and personal accomplishments. Many struggle to find a balance between aspirations and starting a family, leading to delayed decisions or choosing not to have children at all due to fear of being unable to handle the responsibilities or feeling unprepared.

Introduction

2min

Exploring the Complexities of Motherhood and Parenthood in Modern Society

19min

The Decision Not to Have Kids

4min

Exploring Parenthood Expectations and Economic Realities

5min

Navigating the Perception Vs Reality of Domestic Partnerships and Motherhood

3min

The Intersection of Parenthood and Personal Choice

14min

Discussion about Guest's Work and Promotion of The Pour Over Newsletter

2min

Thankless. Exhausting. Lonely. That’s how many Millennial women view the prospect of motherhood. And the statistics bear this out: The global fertility rate is steadily dropping. So, how did we get here? Today, Keith is joined by Vox senior reporter, Rachel Cohen, to discuss. Hear Rachel share insights from her recent article, “How Millennials Learned to Dread Motherhood,” where she explained why her generation got to this point and presented an unbiased, optimistic case for motherhood instead. Today she shares more on why she thinks there’s been such a sharp decline in children being born, how TikTok and social media influencers have contributed to this issue, and how politics may play a role. She walks through “The List” of the top reasons women cite for not having kids. Plus, what does she make of the fact that studies show that women with children report higher levels of happiness than women without? And what types of responses has she received after publishing her essay? Listen now!

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