The world's second-largest population has been trending downward amid the rising cost-of-living and changing cultural attitudes among the younger population.
At least that’s what they’re proposing. Not nearly enough, but none of the crazy stuff you see from right wing nationalists (criminalising abortion, banning divorce, removing access to contraception, etc).
What a surprise, it’s too expensive to have kids. The solution? Give women childcare and flexibility to keep working. And tax incentives.
At least that’s what they’re proposing. Not nearly enough, but none of the crazy stuff you see from right wing nationalists (criminalising abortion, banning divorce, removing access to contraception, etc).
It doesn’t really matter what incentives you give for maternity leave if people do not feel that childhood and adult life are worthwhile experiences.
But it gives those that do a better reason not to hesitate. I would love 4 kids. No way I could afford it.