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Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth
Jul 23, 2024
Catherine Pakaluk, author of 'Hannah's Children', discusses why women choose to have more than replacement-level children. The podcast explores the challenges, societal norms, and impact of age on motherhood decisions, alongside the historical decline in fertility rates and the role of government policies and market dynamics in shaping individual choices.
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- Women find fulfillment in having multiple children despite challenges and complexities.
- Policy decisions and societal attitudes can indirectly discourage childbearing by creating unfriendly environments for families.
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Appreciating the Decision to Have Multiple Children
Having children is a significant decision, with some women choosing to have more than the replacement level. Catherine Pakaluk in the book 'Hannah's Children' explores stories of women deciding to have multiple kids and the costs and benefits involved. Transitioning from having no children to one is deemed the most impactful, highlighting the information asymmetry regarding parenthood. Many women find joy and value in having children despite the challenges and complexities involved.
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