Why Is Everyone Having Fewer Children? | Lyman Stone | Modern Wisdom w/ Chris Williamson
In this podcast episode, Lyman Stone, a researcher and director of the Pronatalism Initiative at the Institute for Family Studies, discusses the significant decline in fertility rates in the U.S. and globally. He highlights that the average number of children per woman has dropped from 2.1 in 2007 to around 1.6 today, reflecting deeper societal changes and individual choices. Stone examines historical trends, financial implications, societal pressures, and evolving attitudes towards family planning, including the impact of marriage, contraception, and political polarization on fertility. He emphasizes the importance of addressing psychological barriers and societal expectations to help individuals achieve their desired family size. Stone remains optimistic about the future of fertility rates, advocating for supportive policies and focusing his current research on the role of housing in family dynamics. He encourages following his work on Twitter and through the Institute for Family Studies.
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Fertility Rates Over the Last Few Years
01:20 Lessons We Can Take From the 1900s
02:07 The Impact of Finances on Having Kids
03:10 Our Modern Obsession With Parenting
03:51 New Research on Universal Basic Income
04:34 Why Stone Remains Positive
05:14 Does Marriage Have an Impact on Fertility?
05:52 Shifting Attitudes Towards Contraception
06:28 Political Tension in Mate Selection
07:03 The Future of Western Birth Rates
07:40 What Stone is Studying Next
08:04 Where to Find Stone
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Publish date: Sep 5, 2024
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