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Person Says Millennials Can’t Afford Kids As Government Treats Them Like Livestock, Goes Viral
As inflation is skyrocketing, the cost of living has become quite a pain to bear. Now imagine being parents and raising kids when your funds can’t even properly take care of you. Sounds like a massive challenge, doesn’t it?
But wait, don’t listen to me, because this TikToker explained it too perfectly, so it’s better if you hear it directly from them. Their input on why millennials are refraining from having kids went viral with over 1.9 million views! And their perspective also raised tons of questions among netizens who couldn’t help but agree with them.
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The TikToker in this video claimed that it’s glaringly obvious why millennials aren’t having kids and the government is just pretending not to know why
Image credits: jimmyego
They said the economy, baby formula and diaper companies are to blame, including the high cost of living and lack of maternity leave in the US
Image credits: jimmyego
The poster of the video, jimmyego, claimed that the government is just pretending not to know why millennials aren’t having kids because the answer is glaringly obvious. They stated that the real culprit is the economy and the government in cahoots. And factors like the cost of groceries, the cost and availability of baby formula, the cost of diapers, the cost of child care, and the cost of giving birth are to be held responsible.
They also backed up their statement with statistics and a staggering amount that millennials can’t afford, which is needed for giving birth. And the expense just doesn’t stop after birth, as many other aspects pop up for which parents need money to secure and ensure the good health of their kids.
As per Business Insider, parents could spend around $26,000 to care for one kid in 2024. Now, take your time to digest that amount and just think of how much salary a millennial would need to care for a child. Well, in the US, the average annual salary amounts to $59,428, and if most of it drains away for their kids, how are they going to cover their own expenses?
Image credits: Helena Lopes (not the actual photo)
They also claimed that the government views and treats millennials as livestock, which is why they refuse to have kids
Another factor that the original poster (OP) commented on is how people born poor stay poor and the vicious cycle just continues. Well, there’s definitely truth in that, as research has also proven that poverty is a generational pattern.
They also said that people have tried to get out of poverty and pursue education, but sadly, even this path tends to be a no-go as the jobs that they studied for are no longer there or already taken. It has been observed that 22% of Americans worry that technology will make their job obsolete, and it’s honestly quite a scary thought, isn’t it?
And OP brought up the topic of maternity leave, which is also another issue in the US. Believe it or not, it has been stated that under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), depending upon the company size, American employers are not required to offer paid parental leave to mothers or fathers. And just like the poster states, this impacts the health of the mothers after a C-section as they choose to work due to low wages.
It all does sound like a miserable circle that has no end! No wonder this video went viral and garnered so much attention as people were able to relate to the TikToker.
Image credits: Mikhail Nilov (not the actual photo)
Looking at all the essential points that they pointed out, it became more and more painful to keep watching the video. But as sad as it all sounds, it’s all true, right from children’s mental health being impacted as parents are constantly working to working-class millennials having difficulty even owning houses.
Alas, all anyone can do is try their best to improve this bleak situation, but whether it would come to any fruition, no one can really say. Don’t you think so, too? Were you able to connect with any of the statements that the millennial TikToker made in their video? Please don’t hesitate to type away your thoughts in the comments, because if you can’t improve your situation, you can at least talk about it openly!
Folks online agreed with them and many opened up about their experiences related to inflation, the terrible economy, and the incredibly high cost of living
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notlikeyou1971 1 year ago
Before everyone yells at me for this comment hear me out. Besides the religious reasons, I can say that I honestly believe that they did away with abortion to force ppl to have kids.
Nimitz 1 year ago
It's not a theory, it's a fact. Conservatives regularly point this out when they argue against abortion. And they bring up replacement theory as a 2nd point.
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Victoria 1 year ago
The oldest Millennials are 42 years old in 2024. This generation is going to be the first in a while that's going to be less wealthy than the previous generation, (if you exclude generational inherited wealth). No wonder they're not having kids. Kids are expensive! And I say this as a childfree Gen-Xer. I have seen the struggle with my friends and family who're also my generation. It's progressively more expensive now than even 20 years ago.
AngelWingsYT 1 year ago
Im almost 30 (sobs) and still live at home cause i cant even afford rent. The economy is so broken lot of us cant move out/live alone let alone afford everything that comes with being a parent
Load More Replies... General Anaesthesia 1 year ago
The birthrate in industrialized/developed/whatever countries was already dropping long before millennials reached puberty.
Bob 1 year ago
Yes, because people went from making 10 kids so 5 will survive for working the farm to making 2 kids, 3 top. Now it's not a matter of "how much kids" but "having kids", because poverty is increasing.
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Bette 1 year ago
It is criminal that our country claims to be so "progressive" and on par with other industrial nations of the world when in fact we are EONS behind all of them in terms of paid maternity leave, length of maternity leave, quality (and nationally criminally checked) childcare - usually on-site, family friendly scheduling (year-round school with halfday Wednesdays for appointments, benefit both parent and academic achievements)......the list goes on and on.....like most issues in America; we need to hit rock bottom before we reinvent the proverbial wheel.
AngelWingsYT 1 year ago
Millennial here: we can barely afford to self care. We have 0 way to care for a baby especially in an economy that is crumbling. I have 0 desire to have a kid regardless n i feel others feel the same. Why bring a kid into a world thats on fire over give love and a home to a kid already in need?
notlikeyou1971 1 year ago
Before everyone yells at me for this comment hear me out. Besides the religious reasons, I can say that I honestly believe that they did away with abortion to force ppl to have kids.
Nimitz 1 year ago
It's not a theory, it's a fact. Conservatives regularly point this out when they argue against abortion. And they bring up replacement theory as a 2nd point.
Load More Replies... Victoria 1 year ago
The oldest Millennials are 42 years old in 2024. This generation is going to be the first in a while that's going to be less wealthy than the previous generation, (if you exclude generational inherited wealth). No wonder they're not having kids. Kids are expensive! And I say this as a childfree Gen-Xer. I have seen the struggle with my friends and family who're also my generation. It's progressively more expensive now than even 20 years ago.
AngelWingsYT 1 year ago
Im almost 30 (sobs) and still live at home cause i cant even afford rent. The economy is so broken lot of us cant move out/live alone let alone afford everything that comes with being a parent
Load More Replies... General Anaesthesia 1 year ago
The birthrate in industrialized/developed/whatever countries was already dropping long before millennials reached puberty.
Bob 1 year ago
Yes, because people went from making 10 kids so 5 will survive for working the farm to making 2 kids, 3 top. Now it's not a matter of "how much kids" but "having kids", because poverty is increasing.
Load More Replies... Bette 1 year ago
It is criminal that our country claims to be so "progressive" and on par with other industrial nations of the world when in fact we are EONS behind all of them in terms of paid maternity leave, length of maternity leave, quality (and nationally criminally checked) childcare - usually on-site, family friendly scheduling (year-round school with halfday Wednesdays for appointments, benefit both parent and academic achievements)......the list goes on and on.....like most issues in America; we need to hit rock bottom before we reinvent the proverbial wheel.
AngelWingsYT 1 year ago
Millennial here: we can barely afford to self care. We have 0 way to care for a baby especially in an economy that is crumbling. I have 0 desire to have a kid regardless n i feel others feel the same. Why bring a kid into a world thats on fire over give love and a home to a kid already in need?
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