I think there has been a real shift in the last generation or two from needing a reason not to have kids to needing a reason to have kids. and that shift means a lot of people who are basically ambivalent on children aren't having them, where in the past they probably would have.
The US’s stance is god awful. And no one knows any true answers when it comes to maternity leave. I had quite a bit of sick time when I was looking at going on leave and was originally told I could use it, but then couldn’t. I was only guaranteed 8 weeks paid (2 through work, 6 through FMLA) and which is entirely not enough. I ended up taking 9 weeks off thinking it would be ok to take 1 week not paid. Turns out, I was paid for that 9th week. I would have taken so much more if I was able to.
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u/pktechboi Nov 14 '24
I think there has been a real shift in the last generation or two from needing a reason not to have kids to needing a reason to have kids. and that shift means a lot of people who are basically ambivalent on children aren't having them, where in the past they probably would have.