The Money with Katie Show A $5,000 Baby Bonus, Birth Rates, and...the Manosphere?
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May 7, 2025 In this engaging discussion, writer Meagan Day delves into the complex landscape of birth rates and societal expectations. She analyzes the effectiveness of financial incentives like a $5,000 baby bonus and why they often fall short. Day comments on the rise of 'tradwife' ideals and the influence of the manosphere, as well as the changing perceptions of gender roles, particularly among Gen Z. She encourages a deeper look at women's empowerment, economic stability, and meaningful policies to address declining birth rates.
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Limits of Baby Bonuses
- Paying people a one-time $5,000 baby bonus won't persuade new parents to have more children.
- Countries see only short-term birth rate boosts from financial incentives; long-term effects are limited globally.
Norway's Paternity Leave Success
- Norway's 'use it or lose it' paternity leave makes father caregiving financially irresistible.
- This policy transformed parental roles and greatly increased fathers taking leave from 2.4% to 90%.
Norway Leads in Gender Equality
- Norway ranks top globally for gender equality due to supportive public policies.
- Dual earner, dual caregiver society policies reduce motherhood wage penalties and promote balanced caregiving.