The Charlie Kirk Show THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 81 — Money For Moms? Dark Woke? AI Factories?
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Apr 26, 2025 AI Snips
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Limits of Baby Bonuses
- Baby bonuses like $5,000 show limited success in raising birthrates without strong pro-family support systems.
- Hungary's robust family policies stabilized their decline but cultural and structural factors also play roles.
Daycare Costs Discourage Larger Families
- The high cost of daycare for multiple kids discourages families from having more children.
- One income families can support more children without the burden of daycare expenses.
Birth Rates Didn't Surge Post-COVID
- Despite lockdowns, birth rates dropped post-COVID, opposing expectations of a baby boom.
- Birth rates depend on cultural values and stable relationships, not just time spent at home.