The pace of babies born each year in the U.S. has slowed to a new record low, according to an analysis of 2023 birth certificate data published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Last year’s slowdown marks an official end to the uptick in new babies that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. At least 3,591,328 babies were born in the U.S. in 2023, down 2% from the 3,667,758 born in 2022.
While dramatic, it echos a sentiment a lot of us have. I am on a good career path. I will never own a home. I likely won’t retire. Unless something drastic changes, I can’t see any of that slowing down, let alone getting better. That’s not even to speak of climate change, increasing world tension and aggressive postering, or any of the other shit plaguing the world right now.
I hope with all my heart we get to a place where I feel comfortable bringing a child into this world, with the promise of a better future for them. That’s not the world we currently live in.
Thanks, that makes a whole lot more sense than your previous comment.
You’re right, this is no world to bring a child into.
Edit: Your keyboard may have a small issue with your “e” key. You’re missing a coupl.