Gravitas Plus: The world's fertility rate is falling. Here's why

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  • Gravitas Plus | Is motherhood a moral imperative for women?
    Today, couples around the world are choosing to stay child-free.
    Fertility rates have dropped. Governments are offering inducements to couples to have children. Why are they opting out?
    Listen in to Palki Sharma Upadhyay.
    #Motherhood #Women #GravitasPlus
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  • @khanindustries
    @khanindustries 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22105

    They call it selfish to not have kids, I call it selfish to have kids when you can't even afford to take care of yourself.

    • @anonymous.1.0.
      @anonymous.1.0. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +710

      Exactly

    • @iramsavir5631
      @iramsavir5631 2 ปีที่แล้ว +317

      👍👏

    • @207112351
      @207112351 2 ปีที่แล้ว +325

      Exactly!!

    • @guidonunesca1647
      @guidonunesca1647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1843

      Some are selfish by having kids because they want their kids to take care of them when they get old.

    • @TurdFergusen
      @TurdFergusen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +497

      Them calling anything selfish is the greatest irony of all

  • @aedrianhugo9838
    @aedrianhugo9838 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1914

    Its because people are learning that having a kid is a choice not a requirement.

    • @thegreatwesternbengalproje2863
      @thegreatwesternbengalproje2863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      No, but almost. It's because work disallows. the economy is highly pressured and forces this, including failing relationships due emotional neglect

    • @halleluyahletuspraiseyahua2521
      @halleluyahletuspraiseyahua2521 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      It'll stop being a choice when 90 % of the world is 75

    • @Simranbatra1
      @Simranbatra1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True

    • @EinsteinKnowedIt
      @EinsteinKnowedIt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not in Texas

    • @venkat4807
      @venkat4807 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      @@halleluyahletuspraiseyahua2521 when population decreases, cost of living will decrease for sure.. then ppl will surely opt to have child.. so it would be a choice at that time.. most of them don't want to have child because of expense and financial problems...

  • @CR0WYT
    @CR0WYT ปีที่แล้ว +320

    "Population may become half by 2100"
    I see this as an absolute win.

    • @religionofpeace782
      @religionofpeace782 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Would be much better if it halves in the next 3 decades.

    • @Cheretruck_
      @Cheretruck_ ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanos just did in one secons

    • @guycha0s380
      @guycha0s380 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      same

    • @everglow-simp
      @everglow-simp ปีที่แล้ว

      Well that's a lie we are overpopulated and climate change is greeting us

    • @someone-ji2zb
      @someone-ji2zb ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It would send us back to the iron age, but ok, win i guess?
      We are already on the bring of seeing major countries having massive economic problems in the next 20 years with no new work force. Things are going to collapse in your lifetime, and it wont be pretty.

  • @manojsuri9859
    @manojsuri9859 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Dont give a damn about people calling you selfish if you dont have kids. They are not the ones who will be taking care of your kids.

    • @ManicMaidenASMR
      @ManicMaidenASMR ปีที่แล้ว +14

      THIS!! They only care about controlling women but as soon as you’re pregnant you’re on your own! It goes from “you’ll die alone” to “you chose to get pregnant” REAL quick and by then you’re stuck with a baby you can’t return

    • @ss0498
      @ss0498 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      👏👏

    • @eurika9111
      @eurika9111 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Indeed.

  • @charleshillman2010
    @charleshillman2010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1824

    Problem is that the wrong people are having too many children.

    • @SuperCowboyJesus
      @SuperCowboyJesus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +183

      Narcissistic people believe being in competition with people is the meaning of life. So they need to have kids in order to feed their ego and keep up with the Joneses. Unfortunately the kid suffers.

    • @charleshillman2010
      @charleshillman2010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SuperCowboyJesus
      I’m talking about druggies and the other stupid people of the world.

    • @crazyperson6154
      @crazyperson6154 2 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      Peaceful people changing demography

    • @charleshillman2010
      @charleshillman2010 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@crazyperson6154
      Peaceful people are being replaced by barbarians.

    • @charleshillman2010
      @charleshillman2010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      @@crazyperson6154
      Ah, I see what you mean and agree.

  • @allen7585
    @allen7585 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5003

    “Rich words coming from a non-parent” - Give this woman a raise 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

    • @caffeineandspite716
      @caffeineandspite716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +221

      I've never hit the subscribe button so fast in my life.

    • @racpatrice
      @racpatrice 2 ปีที่แล้ว +122

      OMGOSH the SHADEEEE I loved it lol

    • @marissashantez6051
      @marissashantez6051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +157

      Youre not listening to the real story. FERTILITY RATE is falling, but its still above 2. Meaning the number of humans on EARTH IS STILL INCREASING. Its just increasing at a slower rate. And its hasn't decreased by much for a long, long time. We will be overpopulated long before it falls.

    • @Duo2
      @Duo2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      BAM! ROASTED!

    • @innovativeruturaj2263
      @innovativeruturaj2263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      ROASTED !!!!!!😂

  • @ladeda532
    @ladeda532 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    Some people were so traumatized in childhood they had no desire to bring anyone into this world lest they experience the same thing. That's not selfish.

    • @kaladinstormblessed765
      @kaladinstormblessed765 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That's me.

    • @antifleshnimbus4785
      @antifleshnimbus4785 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Very well said.

    • @Pesso317
      @Pesso317 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Right

    • @kayallen7603
      @kayallen7603 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fatalism being a 'good thing'? Or have you left your issues unaddressed? Just asking.

    • @ladeda532
      @ladeda532 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@kayallen7603 "just asking"? Sounds more like implying. Fatalistic or not, it's a truth that some people are living. Easy to judge if you're not one of them. Just saying.

  • @docbrown3139
    @docbrown3139 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    It’s kind of ironic.. a lot of people are having kids just because everyone else is, a lot of them are emotionally unavailable/unstable, financially unstable, not really thinking about the child’s upbringing have more than one kid.. and the people who are responsible and care deeply about the impact of having a child or what the child might have to suffer, have one or no kids at all…

    • @seangeorge3648
      @seangeorge3648 ปีที่แล้ว

      Based on what evidence, how many children do you have? How many sleepless nights have you endured?

    • @__-tz6xx
      @__-tz6xx 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mormons come to mind LOL

  • @lukachan7
    @lukachan7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2619

    We can't blame the people for not having kids. Imagine spending 21 - 24 years of life in education, who wants to commit themselves to another stressful act of maintaining a family?

    • @needname404
      @needname404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      Your parents

    • @roastedpeanuts1994
      @roastedpeanuts1994 2 ปีที่แล้ว +272

      @@needname404 Lol no one can change his or her past, but you change your present or future.

    • @warriorharry1558
      @warriorharry1558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Are you glad that your parents didn't give this thought 😁

    • @dmeditz8100
      @dmeditz8100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +353

      @@warriorharry1558 i Always hate my parents when they cry about their sacrifice to bring me i never said them to bring me to this world i would be more happy to see them enjoying them r life at best rather than tourturing me for own decisions.

    • @sunilbestha7719
      @sunilbestha7719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +195

      @@dmeditz8100 Most of the parents have kids because of the pressure from the society and not their choice from the heart. Its their problem.

  • @sharonselah7607
    @sharonselah7607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3103

    The issue is finding a good partner. You can't take a risk to have a fatherless child or worse having a toxic father/mother, causing psychological torture to the child.

    • @blackqplaylists6751
      @blackqplaylists6751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      VERY THIS

    • @manasac3102
      @manasac3102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +168

      Also it's damn tough to bring up a child properly. Till 25 one works on their issues, studies n starting a career then boom baby comes n next 20 years of your life will be all about that child. People have to manage their career, play the role of a parent etc. When would be she/he get time to be all by herself. This is clearly called being overworked which leads to anxiety depression. Even worse if there's no much understanding or love between husband n wife. These days there a lot of divorces

    • @snehalatha6845
      @snehalatha6845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      You're right..

    • @snehalatha6845
      @snehalatha6845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Absolutely correct 👍

    • @gnir81
      @gnir81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Define good partner

  • @jojojo3539
    @jojojo3539 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    When my dad died I became the breadwinner to help my mom raise my siblings, so most of my salary went to them. My youngest sibling graduated when I was 27 and by that time I was physically and mentally exhausted taking care of the family. I need a break and I'm not ready to have kids right now. I just want to spend the next few years fee from responsiblity and just enjoy life for once.

    • @sin3358
      @sin3358 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That is one thing I'm also afraid of myself to be honest. I have many other reasons as well for not wanting children, but I considered, what if me or my partner were to die while the child was young? I cannot place that burden on the child. Sure, the child can get adopted or if only one partner goes, they can remarry, but what about the emotional burden of losing a parent? I have MANY and I mean MANY friends around me who are still 19-20 years old who have lost one of their parents, and the entire family had to be working to manage surviving since as students, there's so many hours of work they can do, and the rest goes to studying and school. It is extremely tough

  • @olajong2315
    @olajong2315 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Having kids:
    More mouths to feed
    More food to buy
    More working hours
    No maternity/paternity leave
    Little to no personal time.
    Can’t be with the kids? Get caregiver which is expensive.
    Wages doesn’t increase
    Houses are expensive
    Inflation is high
    Everything is expensive
    It’s not selfish, it’s smart.
    Get immigrants to fill in the gap.
    No
    Not having kids:
    Healthy and comfortable living.

    • @Bjorick
      @Bjorick ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's fine, no everyone wants kids, but becoming a parent was the best thing I ever did - and when I'm old, I have my children to be by my side and I get to see them become adults. When you're old, you'll be living in an old folks home surrounded by others like you with nothing left, other then your comfortable living

    • @sinceresinclair
      @sinceresinclair ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@Bjorick lots of ppl with children wind up in senior homes. Alone. Kids totally forgot about them. Kids are no guarantee of anything whatsoever.

    • @kayallen7603
      @kayallen7603 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am a working woman who was a latch key kid whose mother was herself a latchkey kid. My daughter is a latchkey kid who is raising her own pair of latch key kids. We all had different professions, worked full-time, got degrees part-time, we all had our difficulties and made a few errors along the way. But the sheer joy of hearing a child's laughter, and the intriguing delight of watching them grow into becoming themselves is an experience I would have hated to miss! Being pregnant isn't fun. Being a mother, even when harried, is weird because you learn so much about yourself along the way. One's heart expands exponentially!

    • @olajong2315
      @olajong2315 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kayallen7603 good for you.
      Kids arent for everyone.
      They make you happy, they irritate others.
      Some don't want them because they don't want them in a world like ours. They are a liability to some, a joy to others.
      Deal with the reality.
      I would rather a person like you with a child than a pedo, a murderer, a psychopath, etc with a child.

    • @RobinLundqvist
      @RobinLundqvist ปีที่แล้ว

      You can stay with those genocidal thoughts and not spread them to your offspring, should you have any.

  • @SM-vq1qd
    @SM-vq1qd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2159

    I am a parent with 2 boys who are teenagers . I simply wasn’t ready for being a parent. It was very very stressful and emotionally drained my energy . I appreciate people who consciously decide whether to be parents or not . I love my kids crazy but they also stress me to the core . It is a life long commitment. If you are not ready please don’t bring another life .

    • @loszeching810
      @loszeching810 2 ปีที่แล้ว +127

      true! One should makes sure one is psychologically and economically ready before having a baby..! I am not psychologically nor economically ready even though I am 30 years old. I prefer being childless but my mum wants us to have baby. I would NOT have baby just because my mum wants me to have baby!

    • @aayushimodh3877
      @aayushimodh3877 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Nothing could have been said so rightly as this one

    • @vivianjones9749
      @vivianjones9749 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @SM- sorry you were kind of bullied into having children. Yes, it is a LIFE LONG commitment. And boys’ prefrontal cortex isn’t fully formed till 25.
      I hope you make it through the next years with your sanity intact. They are at the age now that they can understand Mom is a person, not their personal servant. Start those conversations now. They need to know you will not always be there

    • @dontcheckmychannel5882
      @dontcheckmychannel5882 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Teach your kids about, having kid is a choice

    • @askme9572
      @askme9572 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@vivianjones9749 If you are not ready to work hard for your son or daughter , then do not become a parent throughout your life .
      World is full of men and women , there is no vacancy for more people ,on earth .
      Be kind to mother earth . Do never become pregnant ,in your life .Mother earth will bless you .

  • @dhruw9935
    @dhruw9935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3700

    I think parenting is getting just difficult everyday. Education costs, expenses and many things to take care about like social media, gadgets, adultrated content protection, mental health of the kids, increasing competition and spending time with them. It seems difficult.

    • @allarjun956
      @allarjun956 2 ปีที่แล้ว +121

      No. Real reason is sex is free. No need to marry

    • @mayatulsiani8411
      @mayatulsiani8411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hmmm

    • @august-bl1jh
      @august-bl1jh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@allarjun956 umm~

    • @annyann7302
      @annyann7302 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I am an only child and I understand

    • @sunnybotumanchi
      @sunnybotumanchi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      LKG now costs 1 lakh while my entire 20 years of education fees is 1 lakh

  • @agreetodisagree2057
    @agreetodisagree2057 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Respectfully, it's called Childfree not childless.

  • @goodwork887
    @goodwork887 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Spot on conclusion. If a nation really wants more children produced, support the parents with policies and finances that make it a logical choice. Don't expect people to keep doing crazy things out of tradition.

    • @vedikashukla5591
      @vedikashukla5591 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Absolutely true !

    • @ss0498
      @ss0498 ปีที่แล้ว

      They won't. They just want slave labour to feed their capitalist machine and also reaping benefits from our hard work. Why give them that ?

  • @taina2622
    @taina2622 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1387

    We can't afford to have kids, and the world is so messed up we almost feel guilty for bringing more people into it :(

    • @user-gz4ve8mw9l
      @user-gz4ve8mw9l 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      Only monsters, and stupid people create humans.

    • @silvia8482
      @silvia8482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@user-gz4ve8mw9l 😂😂😂 made me laugh

    • @samisyed2370
      @samisyed2370 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      So please migrate to a place where you can afford to have at least 3 kids. What happens when your 48..you will be lonely with no support.

    • @dlazo32696
      @dlazo32696 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@samisyed2370 Exactly !

    • @silvia8482
      @silvia8482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@samisyed2370 do you know such place?

  • @mikelattimer7909
    @mikelattimer7909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +898

    “Rich words from a non parent “ best palki one liner ever

    • @questions5817
      @questions5817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Its what 1st world countries do, thats why they are 1st world. Rich not over populated!!
      How about those baby factories in 3rd world countries???

    • @beewithab6122
      @beewithab6122 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes Palki shouldn't have any Children. We all will be very happy. 😂

    • @amuxpatch2798
      @amuxpatch2798 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@questions5817 Ist world depend on benefits and welfare and wage to survive in high cost life style , remove two of those components , you will live like a 3rd class citizen in your first world. By the way Question you descended from low class backround (inbred, diseased,unedcuated ,rejected class of Europe).Through Government big spending and higher spending (work less in the west) , you can live a easy life style for a while.

    • @JonSnow-pi6jb
      @JonSnow-pi6jb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@questions5817 In one side 1st world countries they complain about immigration and also they don't want to reproduce. You can't have both, it will be an economic disaster for countries. You have to choose between immigration and reproduction.

    • @JonSnow-pi6jb
      @JonSnow-pi6jb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@questions5817 People say automation and artificial intelligence is the future but what will happen when you don't have people to consume all those commercial technologies. You still need human workforce. It will be an economic suicide.

  • @dikshasuman
    @dikshasuman ปีที่แล้ว +186

    After facing India's situation of job crisis as a youngster myself I hope population of youngsters in India should decrease so that every person in future atleast get employed, if government don't care about employment of all youngsters then we youngsters too don't care about fertility rate and having enough youngsters in future or anything like that. It's better to have less youngster population than required than having more than enough, I can't see my children struggling like me and being depressed by competition in literally every field

    • @nithinkumar3839
      @nithinkumar3839 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      My exact feeling for about 4 years now.

    • @manji83
      @manji83 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      In America, we have a saying, "The world doesn't owe you anything." To which I say cool, I don't owe anything back. That includes children to be beat up and hurt like me.

    • @happyhappy6735
      @happyhappy6735 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Same here, and I am living in an advanced country.

    • @diyac9554
      @diyac9554 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      100% agree.

    • @sammcclaim752
      @sammcclaim752 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@manji83 Life is not easy.

  • @ManicMaidenASMR
    @ManicMaidenASMR ปีที่แล้ว +228

    At 22, I made the choice earlier this year that I won’t be having kids for personal reasons and honestly I’ve never felt more at ease. No more worrying about “oh god I only have so and so more years until I’m married off and forced to pump out babies I KNOW I won’t be emotionally available for.” Now I can focus on my education in STEM and become a prominent technician 👩‍🔧 and finally become successful without worrying about “I have to become my highest self before my eggs expire”

    • @punyashloka4946
      @punyashloka4946 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      All the best

    • @HughJass-jv2lt
      @HughJass-jv2lt ปีที่แล้ว +12

      How's things working out?

    • @Ivonnep24
      @Ivonnep24 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      That’s amazing!! I’m in the same boat, I’m 25 and I was thinking about how many years I had left to do everything I want to accomplish. I want to get a 2nd degree in another country, become a write, live abroad.there’s so much out there and I noticed that I get more excited for all my goals than picturing myself having children. That was my signal. And now I feel relieved because I’m going to have so much time build a life that I want !

    • @lordprivateer4965
      @lordprivateer4965 ปีที่แล้ว

      Question. How many mental health diagnoses do you have? Did you grow up with 1 or both parents? DId you suffer a trauma growing up?

    • @Bjorick
      @Bjorick ปีที่แล้ว +9

      until you reach your mid 30's and start to realize that you want to have kids and it's too late - if that's the path you choose, good for you, and go for it - but look into what comes next, get the details about people who don't have kids, especially women, and look to your future. The option to adopt is there, but most people will never take it
      But, to all the childless couples out there, remember that when you're old, you'll have no family, only friends, no memories and nothing to drive you to work harder and be better for the generation you could be raising up - and that you're taking from society and not giving back - and as your numbers grow, your decision is simply dooming mankind

  • @likhita6937
    @likhita6937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3386

    The 8-hour/day work model is designed when only one parent is working. If governments now want to maintain healthy fertility rate in their countries, they can start by reducing working hours. This can spillover into employing more people too. The mental health of millions of adults and children can be improved.

    • @here_we_go_again2571
      @here_we_go_again2571 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      The 8-hour industrial workday
      (with benefits and a living wage)
      created stable societies.

    • @Dhksksjjsjjs
      @Dhksksjjsjjs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +317

      Exactly! We should all work to live our lives...
      Now we are all living to work

    • @riyay9099
      @riyay9099 2 ปีที่แล้ว +164

      @@bhupeshthakur90 If both parents work for 4-5 hours a day, that would still mean the same wage, giving both of them the feeling of independence while having the time to raise a child.

    • @mypackmypower1996
      @mypackmypower1996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@Dhksksjjsjjs exactly but unfortunately many wont understand.

    • @JatinderSingh-fs4ix
      @JatinderSingh-fs4ix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Both have to work to meet the expenses. But reducing working hours is not feasible.

  • @ronmiller3741
    @ronmiller3741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +814

    If given an option, many people will choose not to be even born being scared of the challenges life poses.

    • @divya_sancheti04
      @divya_sancheti04 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Relatable

    • @lalisha08
      @lalisha08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Totally

    • @catacademy9959
      @catacademy9959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      U stole my words 😂

    • @human7282
      @human7282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      😂yes why not

    • @drac124
      @drac124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      If the world would have a pill that you could die without any pain, it would be more required than covid vaccine. Or a "happy" pill like in the book Brave New World.

  • @mr.meditator6087
    @mr.meditator6087 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    My parents were not ready for children, as a result my brother and I suffer for it, even though we are adults now, it leaves scars for life.

  • @margarethutagalung5280
    @margarethutagalung5280 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    When I see parents are struggling everywhere in the front of my eyes. I'm asking myself, why would I want that for my life. Then I chose not to have child and that's the best decision I have ever make.

  • @miguelz5759
    @miguelz5759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2614

    As someone who grew up with parents who could barely take care of themselves and me and saw all the struggles that we had to deal with I would never dare put that on my own child. It’s not selfish to not want to have a child when you literally have no resources or help to raise that child. It’s called being smart and understanding your situation. That’s literally evolution in every species here on earth.

    • @officialstargodd
      @officialstargodd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Are you saying your parents were dumb to make you?

    • @thaik56
      @thaik56 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@officialstargodd that would imply a lot parents since most don't have that discussion.

    • @thebestbuscuit
      @thebestbuscuit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +139

      @@officialstargodd'Making' a child isn't the difficult part here. It's raising the child in this turmoil.

    • @blizzard1198
      @blizzard1198 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@thebestbuscuit ofcourse it would only be difficult for disabled people to make a child

    • @WingersWorldwide
      @WingersWorldwide 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hard times make tough people

  • @sreshthasinha1672
    @sreshthasinha1672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3833

    It's not only giving birth to a child, it's about giving the child the financial and emotional support which many like me are not capable of! I am not going to ruin a child's mental and emotional state because of some societal pressure. It's a true fact, not everyone is emotionally available or ready to be a mother!
    Don't shame them for that.
    P.S. it's the same for men too!

    • @gaijinkuri684
      @gaijinkuri684 2 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      Very true. Having my son had been amazing, but it sure isn’t a walk in the park.

    • @kashatnick
      @kashatnick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      The demand to be shame free is how we got here in the first place, resulting in maladaptive conditions. Those unready will be always unready and will in fact promote such conditions, the rate of medication says it all.

    • @chinavirus841
      @chinavirus841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      India 💩💩🇮🇳🇮🇳

    • @harsh3624
      @harsh3624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +109

      @@chinavirus841 what a convincing argument. Due to your comment most countries who supported India have begun to oppose it. There will now be a war with India. All of this was possible only due to your convincing agruement.

    • @happyboi347
      @happyboi347 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@harsh3624 lol, great reply without being abusive👍👍

  • @Beau.00
    @Beau.00 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Sometimes one just have to ask oneself; “am I actually fit to be a parent?” And if your answer is no, it is no. Your child is not a mini version of you, they can’t fulfil all your lost aspirations, they are not your possession or toy, they are an autonomous human being. And I have witnessed too many parents not getting that.

    • @aoeu256
      @aoeu256 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've heard from Steven Pinker that parents don't really have much lasting influence on their children after they leave home... I don't understanding this whole idea of if parents can't be perfect they can't have children.

  • @marainawaaka5492
    @marainawaaka5492 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    55 years here. Childfree. Happy AF.

    • @renek2913
      @renek2913 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You're an inspiration!! I'm 27 and decided to be childfree

    • @agreetodisagree2057
      @agreetodisagree2057 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I m 23 and I know Childfree is the way to go 🙈

    • @ulala9729
      @ulala9729 ปีที่แล้ว

      In that age a Muslim women have 3-4 kids to help islamic takeover of this earth

    • @subhashishbagchi2569
      @subhashishbagchi2569 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ulala9729 That what uneducated people think. No wonder their thinking is no better than a cult.

    • @renek2913
      @renek2913 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ulala9729 don't care. You will be dead anyway

  • @knightofwind2929
    @knightofwind2929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3708

    Excellent decision, unless you are very financially stable, don't. It sucks to be part of the struggling parents group.

    • @ms.yawhaw8831
      @ms.yawhaw8831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yay

    • @aloysiusprasetyo3737
      @aloysiusprasetyo3737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Yup

    • @yaqoobkhan6677
      @yaqoobkhan6677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      If yu dont live to fullfill your luxrious desires, then having a child is not that much of a problem ..

    • @cyantn1634
      @cyantn1634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +226

      @@yaqoobkhan6677 Seems like you don't understand the difference between financially stable and luxurious desires.

    • @saiyedakhtar3931
      @saiyedakhtar3931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      @@cyantn1634 exactly. Not everyone can be super wealth and afford luxuries. Materialism has poisoned society.

  • @EmyN
    @EmyN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +263

    I see this as an absolute win, if our system crashes because people aren't having children, the system should change

    • @tomassterancak
      @tomassterancak 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There wont be any change but the end of civilization, non enough people for running bussineses, services etc. Something like i legend movie... I wont be nice

    • @Bootyinspector007
      @Bootyinspector007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tomassterancak So What? Who cares? Why is that a problem for you???

    • @tomassterancak
      @tomassterancak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Bootyinspector007 i care, if you dont you should

    • @blakex1928
      @blakex1928 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      People think it will be like a recession when the system crashes lol....the more likely outcome is most of the population dying off....you do not want to be around when this begins believe me!

    • @Bootyinspector007
      @Bootyinspector007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tomassterancak Why should someone care what you think?

  • @GarudAtma
    @GarudAtma 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    A kid after grinding in school college is doing 20k mediocre job, getting trashed by his parents.
    And people wonder why he refuse to bring a fresh soul into this hell

    • @ss0498
      @ss0498 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Like they say misery loves company, the society just want you to make same mistake they did and an intelligent person will never fall in the trap.

    • @GarudAtma
      @GarudAtma 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@ss0498 yep, exactly

    • @antinatalistwitch111
      @antinatalistwitch111 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@ss0498 The oligarchy needs all of us to "replace" ourselves in their farming factory system. 😂😂😂. Go ahead and make a baby. Chop chop!

    • @santoshjee4614
      @santoshjee4614 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It most seems like a she than😅😅 he

  • @How2BAMan
    @How2BAMan ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I waited until I was 45 to have children. Best experience of my life, because I was financially well off by that point.

    • @devinfraserashpole4753
      @devinfraserashpole4753 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's interesting. My great grandfather waited until he was 40 to marry and have children. I heard he also waited from a financial point of view.

    • @shayanraj7840
      @shayanraj7840 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      45 ? OMG. Will you be able to see your child's marriage ?

    • @How2BAMan
      @How2BAMan ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@shayanraj7840 I hope so. They are 5 and 10 years old now, and I am pretty healthy. I retired early, so I get to take them to school every morning, and spend loads of time with them. If I would have had them earlier (before retiring), I would have missed a lot because of working.

    • @shayanraj7840
      @shayanraj7840 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@How2BAMan You are living a beautiful life. I wish you a longer life. 🙏🙏

    • @mohdadeeb1829
      @mohdadeeb1829 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@How2BAMan Eh.. The Ideal age for a man to become a Father is 27. My father was almost 40 when I was born (I am a second child) , and I just don't feel a great attachment to my father because of that.
      Unlike all people in this comment section, I am one of those few folks who do want kids. 3 to be exact. But I do support the population decline.

  • @darlataddeo6376
    @darlataddeo6376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1900

    If you are choosing not to have children you are NOT “childless”- you are “child free”. There’s a big difference.

    • @ziplokk1453
      @ziplokk1453 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      And you are brain free....

    • @kitandsons173
      @kitandsons173 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol!! If that makes you feel better. I work in an industry where I see first hand how "child free" patients are treated. Covid was a complete nightmare for the "child free" folks. Sure, they were the first to die of Covid but mostly because they were ignored and ultimately died of dehydration. Oh, I also saw a child free person get eaten by their pets after two weeks being dead and no one calling to check in. For all the child free folks....it is definitely for the best and thanks. Oh well, survival of the fittest.

    • @dandrake337
      @dandrake337 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      You sound very single.

    • @tauhidulislamsarkar3481
      @tauhidulislamsarkar3481 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Epic. You are right

    • @kitsontuli2713
      @kitsontuli2713 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Correct

  • @agsuka
    @agsuka 2 ปีที่แล้ว +593

    In the US, many millennials are dealing with crushing debt from student loans, higher costs of living, low pay but increasingly demanding workload, and difficulty accessing health care, especially child care. Also, many of us American millennials came from dysfunctional homes and knew at least one person whose parents had a nasty divorce. So might be understandable why the idea of kids and marriage doesn't sound appealing.

    • @carolgebert7833
      @carolgebert7833 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Kids become liabilities not assets

    • @Ollie-qz5qv
      @Ollie-qz5qv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Is this the reason for the big push against abortion in the US right now?

    • @Kevin-jc1fx
      @Kevin-jc1fx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@Ollie-qz5qv Abortion is a different issue. Here we are talking about not conceiving kids in the first place. Of course, it's not OK to kill people just because keeping them alive is expensive.

    • @sugalovely1238
      @sugalovely1238 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Ollie-qz5qv I think it is the reason behind it!

    • @mrbigupmyself
      @mrbigupmyself 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Most accurate statement on here

  • @mobilicity2135
    @mobilicity2135 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I am a 40 yrs old women and have no children, and its the best decision I made. I have so much freedom and happiness. All my friends envy my lifestyle because they are all stressed out with their family and kids. Btwy I look alot younger than all of them lol

    • @Pankaj-4572PR
      @Pankaj-4572PR 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Whats your elder age backup plan? Please don’t take it in wrong way

    • @deckhead33
      @deckhead33 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@Pankaj-4572PRnone of your business.

    • @Pankaj-4572PR
      @Pankaj-4572PR 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@deckhead33 thank you

  • @josiemystery
    @josiemystery ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm very glad I never brought an innocent soul into this mess. Some days I wonder what I'm even doing here. Why would I pass that kind of pain on?

    • @abhip4538
      @abhip4538 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      very good decision. Same here.

  • @lizettecespedes3474
    @lizettecespedes3474 2 ปีที่แล้ว +454

    I am 53 and decided not to have children, I was a weird creature for many. Never have I regretted my decision; thanks for the reporte.

  • @AparnaSarvamangala
    @AparnaSarvamangala 2 ปีที่แล้ว +441

    Child free, single, 39, successful, with a pet dog. NO REGRETS. I'm happy.

    • @averagerakhil
      @averagerakhil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      What happened to white rhinos it's go to happen to your future.

    • @616lichking
      @616lichking 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Happy? Really? Goodluck on your dog when you get old.

    • @Melly16yr10
      @Melly16yr10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Ignore the haters, your fine

    • @616lichking
      @616lichking 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@Melly16yr10 Humans are doomed because of this mentality 😝 oh well

    • @sambatra6162
      @sambatra6162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@616lichking yeah humans are doomed because have mentality like yours.

  • @belintasharon2143
    @belintasharon2143 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    She’s immensely talented and well informed citizen of the country! Hats of to the reporter!

  • @legslikewhoa
    @legslikewhoa ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Rent has gone up hundreds of dollars in months, and families can’t outbid corporations to buy single family homes. Groceries are skyrocketing. My bank account isn’t set up for kids!!!

  • @diollinebranderson6553
    @diollinebranderson6553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +522

    "rich words, for a non-parent"
    lmao I wasnt ready for that at all😂😂😂 this lady is on fire

    • @shivank7290
      @shivank7290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂😂

    • @vikash13singh
      @vikash13singh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Banjh aurat favours having no child.

    • @mahender1
      @mahender1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@vikash13singh bhai 2 bachhe hain uske

    • @nicholaswilliams5915
      @nicholaswilliams5915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Doesn't make it any less true.

    • @elbacar4838
      @elbacar4838 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      She will probably have 20 to help the wold recover 😜, … all I know is that responsable people don’t reproduce at the same rate that irresponsible people do and that is a good thing.

  • @sedrickhamani7843
    @sedrickhamani7843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1788

    When palki said "rich words from a non parent " I almost lost my breathe from laughing 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @carfscawthonii6937
      @carfscawthonii6937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Its like watching a comedy show

    • @Akash-rs2yp
      @Akash-rs2yp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      She said rich and it actually is, no sarcasm

    • @towel9453
      @towel9453 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hahaha

    • @jathebest2835
      @jathebest2835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      I laughed too lol. Pope doesn't seriously know how the world economy is heading to. Maybe he lives in his comfortable life so he doesn't know how tough lives of low wage workers are.🤦‍♂️

    • @rathnapaul.n4715
      @rathnapaul.n4715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Right 😂😂

  • @wkoppe
    @wkoppe 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I'm not having a child to help this stupid system.

    • @antinatalistwitch111
      @antinatalistwitch111 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The oligarchy needs all of us to "replace" ourselves in their farming factory system. 😂😂😂. Go ahead and make a baby. Chop chop!

  • @templar1694
    @templar1694 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Who would not choose to be childless right now when 99% of resources are held just by 1% of the population.

  • @AB-fq4mr
    @AB-fq4mr ปีที่แล้ว +614

    The first time I realized having kids made no sense was when I witnessed my coworkers getting yelled at by supervisors every day for not breast pumping fast enough during their lunch break. The poor women would barely have time to eat their lunch and they would have to breast pump in a nasty bathroom stall that was never cleaned. This was also nightshift, so lunch was at 2 AM. That's when I realized they either had married the wrong husband, or at least should have waited to have the financial luxury of getting away from an employer like that.

    • @jimbopurple2652
      @jimbopurple2652 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      It's ridiculous that an employer should do that. they would get sued to oblivion today. That company is the problem what an asshole manager.

    • @Anni3ization
      @Anni3ization ปีที่แล้ว +66

      @@jimbopurple2652 yeah i totally agree, the employer is the problem not the woman.

    • @Anni3ization
      @Anni3ization ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Why are you blaming the woman in this? You have no idea why she would be in this situation. You dont know if her husband was laid off, sick, or injured. Also you dont know if they financially were better off but just fell on hard times. It is completely the employers fault for treating her that way. No one should be yelled out for trying to provide milk for their child during their own lunch break.

    • @AB-fq4mr
      @AB-fq4mr ปีที่แล้ว +51

      @@Anni3ization I am not blaming the woman I am just saying she is putting herself in a risky situation because she has a husband that clearly demonstrated that he isn’t able to protect her and she has an employer she was in no position to fight against. Women like that are vulnerable and often become single moms, so it’s always worth thinking ahead of time for women what kind of backup they have before they put themselves in positions like that. The world is a cruel place sadly and a lot of pregnant women are vulnerable to that. A lot of women need to have exceptional resumes and a cushy savings account (that nobody should know about) before deciding to get pregnant. This woman clearly didn’t and she suffered for years after that incident.

    • @jawwad4020
      @jawwad4020 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      We have so much technology and resources than in the past, yet we need to push ourselves like that just to live... Either our expectations are unreasonably high or somebody just keeps cracking their whip and raising the stakes- WORK you hamster!

  • @GotJay713
    @GotJay713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +678

    When she said "Rich words... from a non-parent"; when referring to the pope, I laughed hysterically.

    • @shubhamsoni9076
      @shubhamsoni9076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      🤣🤣 I paused the video to laugh… and scrolling through comments to see who else found that hilarious… Palki is very sarcastic…

    • @abhilashkhajuria
      @abhilashkhajuria 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indian media don't take it seriously

    • @fullyloaded3865
      @fullyloaded3865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@pakoochavo8696 here comes the jihadi bot 😂😂😂

    • @lesliesequeira635
      @lesliesequeira635 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can someone timestamp?

    • @justinmoore5096
      @justinmoore5096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lesliesequeira635 6:07

  • @kirant3412
    @kirant3412 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    lesser kids, lesser consumption, lesser need of income, lesser need of production, lesser need of workforce, lesser need of psychiatrists, lesser need of everything resulting in better climate, better weather and a better planet. Humans, we are too many...just look around

    • @abhip4538
      @abhip4538 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      rightly put.

    • @ss0498
      @ss0498 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We need more people to adpot your mindset brother. Well said 👏.

  • @MrJoelkamins
    @MrJoelkamins 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I am 43 and I will not have children for a few reasons-
    1- I was the worst kind of child and don’t feel like I should reproduce.
    2- Modern kids have no respect, and almost every form of reprimand is considered child abuse.
    3- Too selfish…. Why give up everything I have worked for? I get to live on a sailboat in the Caribbean….

  • @paulaaquino
    @paulaaquino ปีที่แล้ว +1553

    I'd add a few points here:
    - Having children is a LOT of work! Most people are exhausted with their routines already...
    - Having a job is not an option for women, it's a need... we need the money to sustain ourselves and, even for couples, one salary is not enough to sustain a family (even if the guy is a good husband)

    • @bobjacobson858
      @bobjacobson858 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      I believe the fact that there are many two-salary couples means the average family income, and thus purchasing power, is being increased, and thus prices go up, particularly for housing, making it more difficult for many one-salary couples to afford it.
      I suspect (and hope) you really meant "... even if the guy is a good PROVIDER". Some 'good husbands' don't have high earnings, and some wealthy husbands are not necessarily good.

    • @paulaaquino
      @paulaaquino ปีที่แล้ว +77

      @@bobjacobson858 I meant good husbands, in the sense that he shares the tasks or does not use the fact that he's earning the money to mistreat the wife

    • @bobjacobson858
      @bobjacobson858 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@paulaaquino Okay, that's great; thanks for clarifying this!

    • @chrisrode8158
      @chrisrode8158 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Word! ~ If a man wants a wallet, he can not have a girl friend. 🤣🤣🤣

    • @bobjacobson858
      @bobjacobson858 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@chrisrode8158 He can have both...if he is satisfied carrying a wallet in which four layers of leather have nothing in between them!

  • @ftcnix7696
    @ftcnix7696 2 ปีที่แล้ว +804

    An economy based on endless growth is unsustainable. It's not the populations responsibility to adhere to birthrate demands, it's the world governments responsibility to provide the existing population with a sustainable, fair and flexible economy in which people are free to choose, and adequately supported in either decision.

    • @thefirm4606
      @thefirm4606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Best comment on this thread!

    • @DimaRakesah
      @DimaRakesah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Particularly given what is happening with climate change we really cannot keep basing our economies off of continued population growth.

    • @karenwhittaker7419
      @karenwhittaker7419 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very nicely put from a less emotional standpoint but rather a bargaining view, against all the hogwash we are we fed daily, you have 2, you get 3, no five, all the while, they are killing us with high prices, unsafe 'environs' and the list goes on...I can't wait to make my exit...this world 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

    • @askme9572
      @askme9572 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Govt. is not a God who can expand the size of earth , increase oxygen and water and reduce pollution .
      Your comment is hugely irresponsible .

    • @tw8464
      @tw8464 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Exactly. Well said. Spot on.

  • @smartaleks314
    @smartaleks314 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’m American, and while I love children, the biggest deterrent for me is how expensive it is. I don’t want to bring kids into the world for them to suffer.

  • @deepikab5582
    @deepikab5582 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1322

    Having kids have become the most toughest job and bringing up them is a huge responsibility. In this competitive world, trying to give them the best becomes expensive , because of which working in a stressful environment also becomes mandatory.

    • @saiyedakhtar3931
      @saiyedakhtar3931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Giving children the best of everything is not always the solution. Most kids today are spoiled and honestly want shortcuts to money and success.

    • @SK-pc8ni
      @SK-pc8ni 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@saiyedakhtar3931 ok boomer

    • @insignificant2090
      @insignificant2090 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@saiyedakhtar3931 ok boomer

    • @kakashisenpai99
      @kakashisenpai99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@saiyedakhtar3931 ok boomer

    • @honeybee171
      @honeybee171 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      To live in this world is not expensive, hard work doesn't make you rich, but ideas can. Jealousy is the main reason for competition, be humble and think for solution.

  • @amitnagpal1985
    @amitnagpal1985 2 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    Google says Palki is a mother to two children herself and yet she covered this topic with objectivity. Respect.

    • @pflaffik
      @pflaffik ปีที่แล้ว

      Simple reason, all females want to control reproduction and by saying these things she eliminate competition for her own kids, thus giving them a better chance of success.

    • @Qwerty-jc3so
      @Qwerty-jc3so ปีที่แล้ว +14

      That's because palki is a progressive woman. You can never expect a conservative woman to show decency towards a random child free woman.

    • @paulinag.2412
      @paulinag.2412 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why wouldn't she.

  • @petuniawigglebottom3392
    @petuniawigglebottom3392 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I like my time, spending the money on what I make on myself, and not being perpetually inconvenienced by a parasite I didn't want around in the first place. Got sterilised at 19, and it was one of the best moves I ever made. Am now 60, and rockin'.

    • @abhip4538
      @abhip4538 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      u r my role model.

    • @kerry687
      @kerry687 ปีที่แล้ว

      Disgusting

    • @chuachua-hj9zd
      @chuachua-hj9zd 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Are you male or female?

  • @sierravaa2280
    @sierravaa2280 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I have 1 child and a baby on the way in a few weeks, raising a baby has been difficult, but rewarding. It forced me to get serious about finances, and consumerism. We are now minimalists placing our value on education, travel, and self enrichment instead of hoarding a bunch or consumer items, as well as focusing on being debt free, I don't know if we plan on having a 3rd child, mainly not due to finances, but our ability to give the much needed attention to our two children, and not have to divide up our time too much between so many children. It's rewarding having children, just be smart about it, know your limits, and don't overwhelm yourself with societal pressures. Do what works for you and don't try to keep up with the joneses

    • @AiSakurai
      @AiSakurai ปีที่แล้ว +1

      someone said to me before, "if you think getting married and having children is just pain, you might have looking it at the wrong way". She said it when someone said he doesn't want to have a child because it cost a lot. hahaha.

  • @rishabbhattachaya6676
    @rishabbhattachaya6676 2 ปีที่แล้ว +538

    Let's be real here. The only reason governments are worried about this is that there are fewer people to contribute to pension funds. What did they expect with 14 hour work days, barely any increase in median salary and insanely high property prices?

    • @stillnesssolutions
      @stillnesssolutions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Eventually it will lead to aging population which will have knock on effects

    • @qrs_tuv1925
      @qrs_tuv1925 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly

    • @marissashantez6051
      @marissashantez6051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Then you should notice something. WE ARE INCREASING THE WORLD POPULATION AT AN ALARMING RATE. Yes, fertility is going down, but the world population is going up. Unless we hit fertility 2 or lower, we are INCREASING population. Because we have so many people already, we are STILL INCREASING POPULATION AT A VERY FAST RATE. We add a billion to the population of earth every 8 years. Unless something happens we are doomed to destroy ourselves by overbreeding.
      The fact is that the uber wealthy want a bigger work force. Governments want more soldiers. But we need less people not more. The problem is, EUROPEANS NEED TO HAVE MORE KIDS. DEVELOPING NATIONS NEED TO HAVE LESS. Otherwise we are replacing the culture that isn't overpopulating with one that is and making things even worse.

    • @rociojuarez5489
      @rociojuarez5489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly!!!

    • @vinayakzanjad7894
      @vinayakzanjad7894 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@user-eg5jy5pr5s why not? They worked for you

  • @RemyIssa
    @RemyIssa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +528

    My mom raised us and worked. I saw how she struggled taking care of me and my younger brothers. Prices are going up, wages are still low. I helped her with the household because she needed help. This traumatized me, now I am in my 30s, single. In my opinion having children is expensive and divorces are common. I don't want to go this path

    • @davidgalea6113
      @davidgalea6113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      As long as you are sure about your choice then it is perfectly fine. I am about to turn 30 also single and currently trying to make a decision but it is not easy when it comes to such important matters. The window of opportunity is always closing due to age and making the wrong choice will most definitely lead to great regret in the future...

    • @theoschoendube
      @theoschoendube 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Not having children is probably the better choice. I‘ve never met a child-free person that regretted being child-free. A lot of people that have children have loved to regret having to

    • @davidgalea6113
      @davidgalea6113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@theoschoendube thanks for the reply. For me the decision will depend on whether or not
      1, I can provide a good life for the kid.
      2, the wife has good motherly instincts/traits .
      3, the relationship is rock solid.
      If those conditions are met I will likely go ahead if not then I wont.. Your point is valid but I know some people who tell themselves and others that they do not want kids even though they would if they had a choice. They say they don't want kids because it makes them feel better about the real reason (life/money/age/lack of partner). Just as an example.. a random woman substitutes having a family with a carrier/ single lifestyle because she thinks it is more fulfilling after a while she realizes that she wants kids but now it is too late because she has hit the wall and is now in her 30s..

    • @frankmuscular
      @frankmuscular 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel you

    • @lifeisshort.stopwastingyou9600
      @lifeisshort.stopwastingyou9600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@davidgalea6113 what self respecting woman would ever date a person with such criteria?

  • @paulinawakudumo4207
    @paulinawakudumo4207 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I have secretly decided not to have children,I am happy with my decision because I know I will never meet the right guy or find my perfect match. I am happily single and I’m ok with being single for the rest of my life🥂

    • @Slade69
      @Slade69 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's the way to go. My parents keep reminding me to get married but I never succumb to it . I have yet to do so many things in life. Can't really get bogged down with expenses which aren't aligned with my goals. People may call me selfish but I don't really care , I wasn't given a choice whether to be born , I sure as hell will exercise my choice this time around

    • @muskanv4697
      @muskanv4697 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers girl! You inspire me!!! ❤❤❤

    • @nessparadis6948
      @nessparadis6948 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Which African country are you from? I’m considering if this is the life for me.

  • @subhadiprozario2272
    @subhadiprozario2272 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Once a wise man said, *"Every child deserves parents but not all parents deserve a child"*

  • @yesleksmith
    @yesleksmith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +451

    My husband and I are moving with our first child to a super small town, purchased 118 acres which cost us the same amount as an apartment in the city. Cheaper, a good community, less social media presence, fear and pressure. Simplicity. It's a big move but we decided we needed to get back to the basics for our health and sanity. We want our children to be raised with work ethic, manners, community values and basic life skills so they dont have to rely on others. We will grow our own food, raise and respect our animals. City living is just dreadful now. No one cares about their neighbors, everyone runs on fear, trying to keep up with the Jones. No one can tolerate a difference of opinion or have intelligent, cilivilized conversation. It's very sad. It's not working for us so we are changing it. Happiness is out there.

    • @manojkumarseenu1321
      @manojkumarseenu1321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      🙏 Wishing your family to have all the happiness.

    • @336atifnoman7
      @336atifnoman7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Congragulations!
      You have taken absolutely right decision.
      Happiness will be fullfilled in your life.
      You are living according to nature and You will be happy with family and children.
      City is a HELL.

    • @saurabhkesharwani6143
      @saurabhkesharwani6143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Kelsey Smith How sensible! 👍🏼
      And daring too!
      But worth the effort! 👌🏼
      I wish I could visit your farm someday! 🙂
      All the Best! 👍🏼
      (From India).

    • @saurabhkesharwani6143
      @saurabhkesharwani6143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Michał Lewandowski Ha ha! 😀
      Yes! 👍🏼

    • @ashkabrawn
      @ashkabrawn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      True!

  • @godfredsumabe9151
    @godfredsumabe9151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +654

    I'm 45, never married. Never had a child. Best decisions of my life!!!

    • @parnamsaini4751
      @parnamsaini4751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Who cares?

    • @hemantpainkra3201
      @hemantpainkra3201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@parnamsaini4751 😂 true👍

    • @Void_from_Abyss
      @Void_from_Abyss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@macalo80able respect

    • @beautiful20106
      @beautiful20106 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You will die alone

    • @jillh7934
      @jillh7934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@macalo80able maria no one is denying yours in not valid. The whole point is its always been viewed as "against the norm" to not have kids. Why do people insert themselves into topics that have nothing to do with them

  • @AllEnglishShorts
    @AllEnglishShorts 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    It is better to be childless if you can't afford a better education, healthcare and future for them.

    • @fahadhussain66
      @fahadhussain66 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@svijaya1859because Islam makes people dumb?

    • @ss0498
      @ss0498 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Exactly, why simply put those innocent beings through hell.

    • @livliv2384
      @livliv2384 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes.Cry hard@@fahadhussain66

    • @yellowyellowyellow7894
      @yellowyellowyellow7894 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The law should require everyone to have kids. The government is there to protect its citizens and not preventing a low birth rate causes harm

  • @ashlandbrooks8140
    @ashlandbrooks8140 2 ปีที่แล้ว +845

    Amazing video! I’m American and married, and we have no desire to have kids. It’s a financial issue for us. With the state of the American economy its no wonder our birth rate has dropped significantly. It’s unreasonable to have kids when we can barely afford to take care of our selves.

    • @cjay2
      @cjay2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      Funny but the afr i kan families and the abdul families around me are having 5+ kids each.

    • @CasualBiker
      @CasualBiker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Very True! World is not a easy place to survive.
      Cost of living is high, while we as a adult are having challenges, children too go through a lot of competition, child has to learn everything, be best, get better scores and secure a seat at good university! While parents have to work hard and struggle to earn more to full fill child's needs.
      If either of the child or parents to fail, it's a greater disappoint and during the whole child raising process parents have to go through a lot of mental stress...

    • @pravinr197
      @pravinr197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      @@CasualBiker true competition is killing us. Getting in to top Universities is a nightmare. Students should work for more than 12 hours a day to get into premier institutions. World has become more competitive than ever.

    • @imho2278
      @imho2278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      And pedigreed dogs cost as much as a child.

    • @selsam7064
      @selsam7064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@mz2535 I see your point. However The cost of living in America is now a factor when it comes to having a family. People are looking at the day to day living expenses and are being very practical. Since everything in America is so expensive from housing to education to healthcare , unfortunately it's not feasible to have children. People simply can't afford it.

  • @driamhane
    @driamhane 2 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    I guess people began realizing that having a child is not like buying a new appliance to fit into society.
    You have children because you want to raise human beings, not as a retirement plan.

  • @muskansah4130
    @muskansah4130 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Rather than forcing and advising couples to have babies government all the the world should put focus on making a safe and certain environment first for the next generation. How can you expect people to give birth to children when the country is in a phase of war, poverty, corruption, discrimination, inflation and so on...

  • @avancalledrupert5130
    @avancalledrupert5130 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Housing . Why would you have a child if you don't have a house to put it in . That would stupidity .
    My partner and I are finally close to having our own home . But it's to late I'm 40 now . Got one eye on retirement not breading .

  • @whiterose5083
    @whiterose5083 2 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    I'm already fucked up in my mind with mental illness..I don't want another generation to suffer😅
    We can't imagine next generation without depression.

    • @JesusChrististheonlyway777
      @JesusChrististheonlyway777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.
      John 3:16
      If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
      James 1:5

    • @iamgabriel5823
      @iamgabriel5823 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Extremely good insight, my friend. Most people don't understand how much the mentally ill suffer. Why would you wish that on your children?

    • @akashsuryavanshi8257
      @akashsuryavanshi8257 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      True

    • @crystalroseblue6760
      @crystalroseblue6760 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes I know what you mean,seen it and experienced it.Husband was a gambler and play boy with my hard earned working in a factory money ,he used me ,abused me and I had 2 kids,now I have a transgender daughter,and the other one who is childless, is refusing to talk to me because I am helping my trans child now 40 so she does not commit suicide, her sibling, My nerves are a wreck starting with my X for this 40 years now, and my health failing from continues stress,I even care for a grandchild who has high function autism,and people say .......how do you cope???? I just do ,they need me,I am the only stable hitching post they have.But given forsight of this life I would might have chosen no children.But the heart wants what the heart wants,and I wanted my children badly.and I loved their father with all my heart it took my years to get over him when he march out the door to his chickybabe ....who dumped him 12 months later ...ha ha ha kama!🤣

    • @TRULY_MUSIC_VIBEZ
      @TRULY_MUSIC_VIBEZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      S

  • @karinakass1391
    @karinakass1391 2 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    If I’m selfish for not having kids, then I wish more people would be selfish in that way.
    There are a lot of people having kids that have no business having them.

    • @setapartmindset8859
      @setapartmindset8859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Facts

    • @Tanya-du2cw
      @Tanya-du2cw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @Maggie Talty what does a science background have to do with her comment?

    • @swayambhurashtra
      @swayambhurashtra 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who said your selfish; I say you are stupid.
      India is a collective culture and making individualistic choice is dangerous.

    • @nightingalexx4631
      @nightingalexx4631 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@swayambhurashtra why don't you do that instead? or even a better option..ADOPT! You are the one who's being foolish.

    • @swayambhurashtra
      @swayambhurashtra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nightingalexx4631
      I got testicular fortitude to have my own 5 kids. Why bother somebody else's pair.
      Go tell your sermons to those who create products for adoption factory. Let me see your patience to convince them.
      You are responsible for creating the adoption factory. You create demand and they supply. Pure evil.

  • @creigluke1937
    @creigluke1937 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Falling birth rates is the best thing that can happen to the society right now

  • @georgesand1160
    @georgesand1160 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The world is already hopelessly overcrowded. To hear that women worldwide finally come to reason and don't have many children is something to celebrate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jihadsingh7972
    @jihadsingh7972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +311

    "The choice to not have children is selfish" Rich words from a non parent😂😂😂😂

    • @user-xy3ct3st7v
      @user-xy3ct3st7v 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Two or three children is being spiritual

    • @user-xy3ct3st7v
      @user-xy3ct3st7v 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Live a spiritual life never to return

    • @user-xy3ct3st7v
      @user-xy3ct3st7v 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The heart full of compassion is the Altar of God 99

    • @user-xy3ct3st7v
      @user-xy3ct3st7v 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe in the Religion of Humanity

    • @user-xy3ct3st7v
      @user-xy3ct3st7v 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pray for merging with God (99)

  • @ma.esther9637
    @ma.esther9637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +581

    It’s not easy to be a parent. I’m a parent myself and having children is a lifetime responsibility and sometimes it gives you a lot of stress and disappointments.
    To have or not to have a child is a Choice. It is a couples prerogative.

    • @katersization
      @katersization 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Even if they are poor or filthy rich they should have a choice! Life is a responsibility no matter what. It used to be that taking on responsibility was honorable. I think we still deep down know this principle to be true.

    • @mikkel715
      @mikkel715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @MuEsther Well said.
      At some point it is not a tabu to understand decision not to have a child, even you have a child or children...

    • @jayblue8318
      @jayblue8318 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Honestly, that's really sad, no matter what you say....

    • @jayblue8318
      @jayblue8318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actually meant that reply for the commentator below.

    • @loszeching810
      @loszeching810 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I really appreciate those being responsible parents! It is not easy.....

  • @kelleemerson9510
    @kelleemerson9510 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The only ones telling you to have a child is the ones not taking care of the child. Ask anyone saying this how much time and money they personally will be investing. This should shut 99% up.

  • @joyfulsoul2011
    @joyfulsoul2011 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Sometimes I want a child, but when I think about the state of the world and how things aren't looking any better, I'm not so sure.😕

    • @KayciazWorld
      @KayciazWorld ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Literally same! At this point, I think to myself if I had a certain kind of lifestyle and finances, then I'd feel more comfortable. The thought of a family is a really nice one but reality never allows me to think on it for very long 💔

  • @YashThreeTwoFour
    @YashThreeTwoFour 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2357

    I like this trend actually. Overpopulation is disastrous for all the right reasons, also affecting Earth badly too.

    • @uzi710
      @uzi710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +147

      agree. people seem to present it as a problem, but this is a good news actually. each passing day, we have less natural resources - having less people who are using it is actually good. it also help reduces the amount of manmade waste.

    • @davidduggan1202
      @davidduggan1202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      So why not punish the largest countries? Countries with lower populations should be having more.

    • @sodea13
      @sodea13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      well then the next generation of old people will not have any young work force to help them survive

    • @vnation4443
      @vnation4443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      STUPID TALK

    • @martins3885
      @martins3885 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@sodea13 they don't need to survive they need to die and move to better place.

  • @vishalishahin8085
    @vishalishahin8085 2 ปีที่แล้ว +901

    I loved the comment that childless women said "We know how hard it is, that's why we decided not to have them" That's so right. I knew it at 12 years old. Having babies never crossed my mind.

    • @Kholoured
      @Kholoured 2 ปีที่แล้ว +110

      Same, I have not wanted kids since I was 13. Im now 34 still no children and have no plans to ever have kids.
      They are too expensive, education is spotty, politics is entering the education system, and inflation is going crazy. Why on earth would I make my life harder just to have kids? I can barely afford myself I have rehome all my pets and I am single. I have eliminated everything possible to increase my free cash and its not enough. I have no life, I can barely afford gas AND groceries... it would literally be a crime for me to have a child right now. I'd be homeless. I have no sympathy for woman that were stupid and didn't take better care to not get pregnant. Yes I'm shading all those single mothers that got pregnant by their BF and he left. Seriously! Be more careful. I feel for all the divorced mothers but again still don't have much sympathy I saw this crazy world we live in coming way back in 2013... and made sure I wouldn't be anchored down financially by a child. So I'm sorry you have kids but you should have been smarter...

    • @Maialeen
      @Maialeen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Susanne Boretsky Agreed that sympathy is difficult but once again you put it all on women. They did NOT get pregnant by immaculate conception. Men with equal responsibility got them pregnant and no one mentions them. They're just as unintelligent and likely even worse people since a lot of them choose to run away from what they did. Women don't get that luxury but take all of the blame.

    • @kameshinipillay4587
      @kameshinipillay4587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Happy to find other people with the same sentiments

    • @meoct-ow7tu
      @meoct-ow7tu ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Never have the patience to have kids never see myself being a mom

    • @Kholoured
      @Kholoured ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@meoct-ow7tu agreed, I can be notherly for a time but to be a full time Mom ong nope I can't even handle a needy dog. I KNOW I'd be a terrible mother I don't want to sacrifice my time. And a child deserves the time of the parents i see electronic parenting even in my own family and I can see the issues it's creating. Xid be a lazy parent and that's not acceptable to me. So I stick to my decision to not have kids, it would not be fair to the poor child because I wouldn't be 100% invested in parenting.

  • @denesejamerson2356
    @denesejamerson2356 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Calm down everybody! The birthrate is declining, babies are still being born.

  • @imotivateyou
    @imotivateyou ปีที่แล้ว +4

    People are struggling without proper daily needs and low wages. The education and health has become extremely expensive. What to expect.

  • @mogreen19
    @mogreen19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1453

    I moved from Germany (1,53 reproduction rate) to Netherlands (1,57 reproduction rate) and personally do not have kids but can see that NL has a lot more child friendly policies, while Germany has long struggled to take kids and young families serious. Just 1-2 generations ago a man would spent most of his life working for one company and he would earn enough for his wife to stay at home and raise 2 or more kids but the number of jobs that can actually feed an entire family has gone done and most people have 2-3 jobs to make ends meet. I agree with your female perspective of better education resulting in less kids, but the low wages and constant job changes also lead to great insecurity. A lot of men are not confident enough anymore that they can actually afford a family. And this was before the pandemic.

    • @alifc1082
      @alifc1082 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Better education results in less kids?? She did not said that. The lack of education is the problem. Let's not compare with times or places when and where women had/have no choice, no contraception, rapes, not allowed to work, not allowed to study.

    • @ancientbear3280
      @ancientbear3280 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      What Palki fails to say over and over again is if you let greedy CEOs sponsor greedy politicians you have a poor society financially incapable of having kids.

    • @geoffreyharris5931
      @geoffreyharris5931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@alifc1082 The more education and contraception that females have the fewer kids they have.

    • @mogreen19
      @mogreen19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      @@alifc1082 Indeed there is studies that academics tend to have less. children, that is a fact. The better educated the more knowledge about the difficulties and thus less likely to have kids. Plus career is more important often as well.

    • @jayp9059
      @jayp9059 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      people who choose to be lonely now can change it in the future. the world has become a smaller place... much more opportunity to find ways to pass the time

  • @babyshark3163
    @babyshark3163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1808

    Yes I support this. My reason is if I were given a chance then I wouldn't have opted to be born in this cruel world. This world is filled with depression and societal pressure. I am 21 years old and i am already exhausted, I don't want my next generation to be as depressed as I am today .

    • @keshabs.4396
      @keshabs.4396 2 ปีที่แล้ว +146

      Becoming more than just a reproductive machine, I think this can bring a massive change in the world and especially in India because just see how most of our Indian parents life were, they say that they had many hardships and all they wanted was to get a government job. When there is so much trouble in life, I really don't know from where the question of having so many children come to our grandfather's mind. First of all we should create a supportive and conducive environment for the future generations and then bring them into the world so that they live such a life that we couldn't imagine possible. In India we have grand temples but not good toilets, it time we make the world a great place to live so that going to heaven will be of no value. If this one comment can spread the truth to one guy, I will be fulfilled

    • @Karanistheir._
      @Karanistheir._ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      @@keshabs.4396 Not just our nation, the whole world is currently very unstable, the uncertainty of diseases, high prices, falling economy, too much scarcity of resources, poor hygiene. I think one child or having no child is nowhere evil at all.

    • @randycoppola2069
      @randycoppola2069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      may want to lighten up a bit

    • @mo.ka.9661
      @mo.ka.9661 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Then why are you still here?

    • @faithn872
      @faithn872 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I totally feel you.

  • @drorgangtool
    @drorgangtool ปีที่แล้ว +32

    While I normally enjoy Palki's segments, I was a little disappointed that the entire segment seemed to focus only on the role of women in dropping birth rates. Men are having a huge impact on birth rates by losing interest in marriage and even intimate relationships. The percentage of sexless men and women has also been increasing over the past several years. If many men and women aren't satisfied with the state of modern dating and relationships, that needs to be addressed before we even begin to think about bringing children back into the equation.

    • @jimluebke3869
      @jimluebke3869 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Every generation has problems. People who figure it out will survive and thrive into the future, watching with curious detachment (and if they're lucky, pity) towards those childless people get old and die alone.

    • @catibiribina
      @catibiribina ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was waiting for a comment like yours!!

    • @jldude84
      @jldude84 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's not that men are "losing interest" in any of those things. It's that men are realizing that with every day that passes, it only becomes harder and harder and harder to attain those goals. Video games are soooooooooo much easier and more fun than trying to compete for dates.

    • @Thomas.c4647
      @Thomas.c4647 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fair point. This is definitely part of the problem as well. Man and women both need a good look in the mirror.

  • @sachinagarwal3469
    @sachinagarwal3469 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It's better to opt out of marriage and child birth. Rather than start seeking govt grants for survival at each stage of life.

  • @shrikantkalshetti8477
    @shrikantkalshetti8477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +481

    Being childless is not a crime....should hv children only if u can raise them the proper way...
    Children r a part of life...not the whole life.

    • @solconwings510
      @solconwings510 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      True

    • @sarah.hodophile505.
      @sarah.hodophile505. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Couldn't agree more. Things are getting expensive.

    • @shrikantkalshetti8477
      @shrikantkalshetti8477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      expensive and difficult

    • @prettyqueen5754
      @prettyqueen5754 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      where u not a child before u grown? everyone must at least have one child to keep the world moving.

    • @netke6177
      @netke6177 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats why I have one child

  • @MoonStoneChannel
    @MoonStoneChannel ปีที่แล้ว +440

    I am not planning to have a child. I see how others struggles with kids. A friend told me that having a child was her biggest mistake. Can you imagine this?
    I love being independent and enjoy my life. Some people call me selfish but I say So be it😉

    • @karolinamackiewicz514
      @karolinamackiewicz514 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Many friends told me the same. Some also said that if they could decide again…

    • @smith97320
      @smith97320 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Been in your friends shoes. Had kids young my brother didn't. He had more time more money pretty much more of everything. Now in his 40s his biggest regret is not having kids. I have an amazing time with my kids they all have different interests and personalities and each is it's own journey. Now I wish they were younger so we could have even more quality time together. Kids aren't right for everyone and no guarantee that they will be good. But in 10 years when you have run through most things you want to do and have 40-50 more years to fill I will be filled with endless opportunities to spend my time. I would say think about it a little more. Think of who you were 10 years ago and how drastically your wants, needs, and goals have changed and realize they will drastically change again in another 10 years.

    • @conniesheraw4702
      @conniesheraw4702 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@karolinamackiewicz514 You will feel differently when you get older.I only had one child and I regret it now.

    • @Housewifedailyy
      @Housewifedailyy ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Wtf is wrong with these parents, having children is the greatest gift in life

    • @karolinamackiewicz514
      @karolinamackiewicz514 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@conniesheraw4702 Sorry to hear you have some regrets in your life. I suggest you to focus on solving them than to advise me.

  • @theoschoendube
    @theoschoendube ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "Rich words, from a non-parent!" - I love that comment!🙃

  • @brandiebraxton4232
    @brandiebraxton4232 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I live in America and am a millennial. It is too expensive to even have 1 child. Our country has no universal health care, no mandated maternity leave, no child care assistance, and the public education system is falling apart. Not to mention, children are getting murdered in school shootings here. 🤯
    My husband and I are both working full-time and with all the inflation that's gobbling up our income, I still consider us lucky. 🥵

    • @arunshankars8398
      @arunshankars8398 ปีที่แล้ว

      Coming from India, I am surprised that you feel so, despite being from a rich country like the US.

    • @dergluckliche4973
      @dergluckliche4973 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@arunshankars8398 The US anymore is a third world country wearing designer clothes.

    • @abhayshah3348
      @abhayshah3348 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And many fools in India wants to go America🤣

    • @brandiebraxton4232
      @brandiebraxton4232 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@arunshankars8398 it is a "rich" country, but only for a few at the top. Look up "the working poor" and that's how the majority of us really live. Homeless camps are popping up everywhere, not just the major cities, because housing prices are insane. For those lucky enough to be smart and went to college, there's crippling student loan debt, because a college degree is a scam too. Food banks are seeing increasing numbers of families who can't even afford to feed their kids, and these charities are having a hard time meeting the demand...
      I could go on all day about the REAL America that it doesn't show the rest of the world, but it's too exhausting 🥴

    • @user-jh8ej1sw9q
      @user-jh8ej1sw9q 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@abhayshah3348Bastard that's because of reservations
      Do some research

  • @WifeWithoutKids
    @WifeWithoutKids 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1558

    I love that these conversations are starting to take place. Having kids is a personal choice and there should be no pressure for individuals to marry or have kids if they choose not to do so.

    • @nikitafernandes461
      @nikitafernandes461 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      True'

    • @Melly16yr10
      @Melly16yr10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Very real truth

    • @christineherbert4937
      @christineherbert4937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Love your channel!!! 😄😄

    • @swayambhurashtra
      @swayambhurashtra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Having children is important for survival. Or you will feel immense pressure later.

    • @christineherbert4937
      @christineherbert4937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@swayambhurashtra what do you mean by 'immense pressure' ?

  • @viv9609
    @viv9609 2 ปีที่แล้ว +634

    Pope Francis: It's selfish to not have children.
    Palki: Rich words from non-parent.
    Savage AF🔥🔥🔥.

    • @elle12390
      @elle12390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Omg yes. She’s awesome!

    • @immortal__-__2994
      @immortal__-__2994 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Le poop - my cult is all about hypocrisy so his blind followers 😎

    • @Neelinmact
      @Neelinmact 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      But can she say it to Modi ,,

    • @Americanpride555
      @Americanpride555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Great mike drop there!

    • @skyjack8541
      @skyjack8541 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Do as I say not as I do is what the Papa is saying.

  • @kavarasings9813
    @kavarasings9813 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Why bring a child into this over populated competitive world. This isn’t the 1950s 1960s. The world has changed now.

  • @mihwa1541
    @mihwa1541 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    South Korea now birth rate is 0.8 and still going down. Birth rate should continue to go down all over the world. I don’t worry about the effect of low labor force. I worry more about climate change and the earth. Without kids, your life can be less stressful, you don’t need to work too hard and enjoy your life and therefore you can live longer and healthy in my opinion.

  • @palakjain1099
    @palakjain1099 2 ปีที่แล้ว +774

    I’m an Indian woman and I’ve decided to be childfree- 2 reasons - Environment degradation and personal freedom. I would rather adopt than have a biological one! Was waiting for such a video. It will normalise childfreedom in India 👏

  • @WelcometoDeathrowbishes118
    @WelcometoDeathrowbishes118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    That WAS SUCH a nasty thing to call women with FERTILITY issues 'cursed' and 'evil' for something they cant control😒 Would you also call handicapped people 'evil' for being born with a handicap?;?
    Such a SICK statement 😒

    • @tj_yt_
      @tj_yt_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That is nothing compared to actual evil shit that used to be common like 2 hundred years or so back 😂

    • @deepanagaraj8764
      @deepanagaraj8764 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately, people with such shit thinking exist even today.....let there not be children for them..

    • @azeemahnakhoda1869
      @azeemahnakhoda1869 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She’s just reporting about the truth, she didn’t call them that herself. Why the need to get offended about the past? The situation isn’t like that anymore.

  • @williamjones820
    @williamjones820 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My father was the youngest of nine children. I was the oldest of three children. I have two sons in their late 20s with no children. In my lifetime here in the U.S., the cost of having children and raising them to adulthood is prohibitively expensive. Personally, I find it offensive to expect a couple to have children.

  • @eleanorslim1813
    @eleanorslim1813 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is because women are tired of working a career.. coming home.. doing all the chores... cooking cleaning laundry.. taking care of kids.. taking care of her useless husband and his family.. always being compared to other women... its just maddness... sorry it's really frustrating. Maybe that's why women don't want kids. I have a child.. I don't regret it.. but I don't suggest it.

  • @louisdiek7832
    @louisdiek7832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +314

    The old saying tells it all
    "It takes a village to raise a child"
    Nevertheless this Lady is an awsome commentator

    • @ReturnOfTheJ.D.
      @ReturnOfTheJ.D. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      If you're the oldest in a single parent family where the parent works, and your sibling is 10 years younger, it takes a childhood to raise a child - yours.

    • @anuraggautam8976
      @anuraggautam8976 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ReturnOfTheJ.D. well actually i m ok with it , really I'll love to host it

    • @rosiepestel7836
      @rosiepestel7836 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      True

  • @VasimYildirim-xr6jh
    @VasimYildirim-xr6jh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    I spilled my water when palki said, rich words coming out of a non parent. Savage 😂😂

    • @VasimYildirim-xr6jh
      @VasimYildirim-xr6jh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Know One she just stated facts from south korea maybe, nonetheless it was funny too 😂

    • @VasimYildirim-xr6jh
      @VasimYildirim-xr6jh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@derek4412 didn't your parent spent the same on you. İt happens, go with the flow 😎

  • @skysorrow9041
    @skysorrow9041 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Considering the extreme overpopulation problem that the world is currently facing which is still climbing, and the rapid depletion of our resources caused tby this, the dropping birth-rate, and lower future population estimates, should be considered a GOOD THING!

  • @mrAZcardinal
    @mrAZcardinal ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have zero desire to be a parent because:
    1) rent and housing is ridiculously expensive- we can't afford to buy a bigger place to house kids.
    2) cost of living is outrageous- we both work full-time just to survive. How can we afford feeding and clothing for more people?
    3) climate change likely destroying any town I try to raise kids in. It's science, not politics.
    4) education is shit. Just look at your standard conservative who went to public school and denies climate change and the holocaust are real.
    5) the rewards are too few- kids throw temper tantrums, your kid hangs with the wrong crowd, do drugs... I don't want the stress of having to raise a decent human being in a world of idiots.

    • @ld2478
      @ld2478 ปีที่แล้ว

      Public school leans extremely liberal, not conservative

    • @mrAZcardinal
      @mrAZcardinal ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ld2478 no, shit.

  • @lazysusanlog
    @lazysusanlog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +791

    Childfree by choice is my best decision so far in life . Being married doesn’t mean bearing a child is automatically associated with it. Like it’s a choice to have a child it’s a choice not to have a child too. My decision was taken a decade before the pandemic and still sticking by and never an iota of doubt in my head about my decision

    • @shashankkothari8066
      @shashankkothari8066 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What about adopting?

    • @lazysusanlog
      @lazysusanlog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +93

      @@shashankkothari8066 No , I would not want to burden myself with the idea of taking care of a child 24/7. I would rather consider sponsoring a child remotely for education.

    • @gtr3440
      @gtr3440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @ Susan: My idea is exactly the same .. we got married 4 years back and we decided to live without Children and sponsor studies for 2 kids who are less fortunate .. We are so happy so far .. We get time for our life ..
      There is only one problem in this .. Our parents get highly disappointed with this plan ..

    • @shishirchitre1945
      @shishirchitre1945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@gtr3440 Like children doesn't really amuse you seriously?? Empty home really make you satisfied?? Maan, how you guys even exists? It's beyond my imagination.🙄

    • @gtr3440
      @gtr3440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +131

      @@shishirchitre1945 You may find this weird .. But, honestly we are not at all interested in kids .. Basically, we would love to spend time for ourselves .. We have a plan to take a break from our jobs and travel continuously for a year .. This might seem to weird for many people .. But, we love being like this .. Life is so short and we would like to live the life completely ..

  • @pushpasreedhar9173
    @pushpasreedhar9173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +313

    15yrs back, if a couple didnt have kids even after 2yrs of marriage, they were continously asked about it by relatives & friends. Not anymore as it has become more of a personal choice

    • @serendipity9797
      @serendipity9797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Situation is same... Nothing has been changed....My cousins suffering from torture n disrespect....why....
      She couldn't able to give birth after 3 years of marriage...she has some medical issues.
      Their in laws don't give respect to her n talk properly. Her husband is a bullshit. Talking about divorce n all...
      She is currently pregnant...Her marriage is completely based on child. If miscarriage happens this time...He will give her divorce

    • @serendipity9797
      @serendipity9797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Vou h For a dependent women it is almost impossible to get out of this situation...it's a cycle in which we stuck..
      She can't leave that house
      Their parents are not accepting her back
      She can't live by her own
      Their parents didn't spend money on her education.
      Even if she got divorce..
      Hard to find new n good family plus age factor... nobody wants girl who crosses 30

    • @JesusGodHolySpirit3
      @JesusGodHolySpirit3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      NO! As it has become very clear that it's a terrible thing to bring a child into this crazy mess! There is no point!

    • @IamDanish99
      @IamDanish99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@serendipity9797 I hope she delivers the baby.. successfully and live in peace. The world is filled with such monster families and societies.
      Fight !

    • @ZycieStewardessy
      @ZycieStewardessy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@serendipity9797 how stupid society is this reflects on the rest.. I am sorry for the girl she should marry somebody better. Faster she divorce better she will be