America’s Most Polarizing Pro-Natalists Visit Hell (Part 1)
Jul 23, 2024
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Pro-natalism advocates Malcolm and Simone Collins discuss fertility issues in modern society, the impact of the 'trad wife' image, views on spanking, abortion, and progressive agendas. They also touch on communal living, media attention, corporal punishment, and cultural beliefs on fertility rates.
Modern society poses challenges for fertility, hindering those aspiring for higher birth rates.
Different views on disciplining children and societal perceptions are complex and multifaceted.
Deep dives
The Pronatalist Movement and Falling Fertility Rates
The podcast delves into the pronatalist movement's focus on falling fertility rates' consequences on economy and society. Analysis reveals the inability to substantially raise fertility rates and impending demographic challenges. Statistics from countries like Uruguay and Argentina highlight declining fertility, emphasizing the urgency of addressing this downward trend.
Challenges to Addressing Fertility Crisis
The podcast explores the implications of declining fertility rates in the US and Latin America. The discussion highlights projections showing a drastic decrease in the younger population due to falling fertility rates. Challenges in addressing the crisis are underlined by the difficulty of countering the trend and the economic repercussions faced by nations.
Impacts of Changing Family Dynamics and Societal Norms
Changing family structures like shared childcare among neighbors are discussed, signaling a shift toward communal support. The stigma around unconventional family arrangements, such as adjacent households aiding with childcare, is addressed. The conversation emphasizes the need to reconsider societal norms to adapt to evolving family dynamics.
Controversies Surrounding Discipline Methods and Cultural Norms
Controversies surrounding disciplinary actions, like corporal punishment and cultural norms, are examined. The podcast provides insights on differing views on disciplining children and the complexities of cultural influences on parenting practices. Discussions extend to societal perceptions, legislation, and social backlash related to discipline methods.
Pro-natalism advocates Malcolm and Simone Collins are here to lead us into the Handmaiden's Tale (or guide us away from it, depending on your view)! In Part One of this very long interview, the bespectacled iconoclasts share their thoughts on how modern society stacks the deck against fertility, especially those seeking to represent the U.S. in the fecundity Olympics (Malcolm and Simone are the parents of four children and hope to have nine more). They also assess the damage caused by the "trad wife" image, explain their views on spanking, caution against the progressive plot to Come For Your Kids, and expound on abortion. (You might be surprised!)In the upcoming Part Two (available NOW to paying members here), the Collinses discuss why autists are over-represented in the pro-natalism movement and recount their own love story and evolution into "techno-puritans." Finally, they answer the definitive parenting question: Is the harm of screen time overblown?
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