Yea policy and culture effected demographics, self reinforcing doom loop... Losing multi generational housing makes kids more of a burden too without grandparents to help

justin_shocknet

Yep, also demographics are also a driver. In 1940 when you have 5 siblings, its not an overwhelming burden to collectively care for your aged mother.

In 2026 when there are just 2 kids who live in different cities (due to rat-race economic factors), its an overwhelming burden thus care homes are needed.

Added to that, Social Security also drove people to have less kids since "having 5 kids" was the original SS.

ideasfromtheedge

What's your plan, if you're not able to take care for yourself?

Signal312

Yep, also demographics are also a driver. In 1940 when you have 5 siblings, its not an overwhelming burden to collectively care for your aged mother.

In 2026 when there are just 2 kids who live in different cities (due to rat-race economic factors), its an overwhelming burden thus care homes are needed.

Added to that, Social Security also drove people to have less kids since "having 5 kids" was the original SS.