Japan’s demographic crisis is deepening faster than expected, with the number of births this year on track to fall below even the government’s most pessimistic projections. According to analysis reported...

Japan’s demographic crisis is deepening faster than expected, with the number of births this year on track to fall below even the government’s most pessimistic projections.

Archived version: https://archive.is/20251228215131/https://slguardian.org/japans-birth-rate-set-to-break-even-the-bleakest-forecasts/

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    • whoisearth@lemmy.caEnglish
      412·
      4 个月前

      Yes.

      I was watching a YouTube video yesterday with Jimmy Carr and I think he summarized it perfectly.

      As humans we are amazing at quantifying all the negatives around having kids (costs, time constraints, behaviour changes) but we struggle at quantifying the positives (purpose, accountability, pride, humility).

      My regret is having kids later in life and not in my early 20’s. The little secret we all know is you’re never ready for kids. You either dive in or you don’t. After that? In for a penny, in for a pound.

      • AtariDump@lemmy.worldEnglish
        62·
        4 个月前

        My regret is having kids later in life and not in my early 20’s.

        Reeks of boomer who doesn’t appreciate their kids.

        • whoisearth@lemmy.caEnglish
          110·
          4 个月前

          GenX actually (48) and I have 3 kids I tell them I love them daily. 2 are on the spectrum and 1 realistically will never become an independent adult.

          Your comment reeks of someone who grew up entitled and has never learned how to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes.

          Those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.