Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins

These Fertility Stats Chilled Me: This Is Worse Than I Could Have Imagined

Jan 29, 2025
The discussion highlights alarming statistics revealing that nearly 50% of young adults plan to forgo parenthood, a stark contrast to past generations. Factors like housing market pressures and changing societal expectations play significant roles. The emotional complexities of parenthood and feelings of regret are explored, along with the implications of modern consumer culture. Cultural pressures surrounding marriage and family planning are critiqued, prompting a reevaluation of values in today’s society. Ultimately, a call for a shift in societal norms regarding fertility and family emerges.
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INSIGHT

Declining Intention to Have Children

  • A Pew survey reveals about half of adults under 50 don't plan to have kids.
  • Historically, only 5% intended childlessness, but 15% ended up childless.
INSIGHT

Intention vs. Reality in Childbearing

  • The gap between intended and actual childlessness is increasing, especially with higher education levels.
  • Modern societal expectations and housing market pressures may influence this trend.
ANECDOTE

Malcolm's Health Scare

  • Malcolm Collins shares his personal health struggles, including a severe flu and swollen lymph nodes.
  • Despite this, he remains committed to delivering the podcast episode.
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