Is U.S. fertility at an all-time low? It depends............. Pew Research

[The-Hack]

U.S. fertility rates have reached another record low, at 62.0 births per 1,000 women of childbearing age, according to the most recent government figures. To some, this is cause for hand-wringing, as concerns arise that low fertility will spell problems for the nation’s economy; while others, concerned about limited natural resources, may look positively on the decline.

The latest report from the National Center for Health Statistics used the general fertility rate to show that U.S. fertility in 2016 was at an all-time low. For every 1,000 women of childbearing age – typically defined as ages 15 to 44 – there were 62.0 births.

The record-low GFR cited by the government is primarily a result of a decline in birth rates among women younger than 30, which is in part due to the Great Recession of the late 2000s; when there is an economic downturn, people tend to postpone having children. However, there has also been a slight decline in the share of women who are in their peak childbearing years (ages 20-34), which may play a small role in the decline.

For more details:
http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/01/18/is-u-s-fertility-at-an-all-time-low-it-depends/

 

[大汉奸柳传志]

the quality of homegrown americans are also in decline, kids raised up by single parent or gay parents usually get messed up

 

[cloud4000]

Not surprised. Do you know how expensive it is to have children in the United States? It's mind boggling.

 

[The-Hack]

Not surprised. Do you know how expensive it is to have children in the United States? It's mind boggling.

no sir, i have no idea about this matter, can you tell about about the life of a common man in US,
His daily expenses on "Children, wife, other family members".
also some other core issues ........ if you want to add

 

[maxpayne]

I have heard that before college, an average kid cost around US 160k to parents. Is it true?

 

[TexasJohn]

I have heard that before college, an average kid cost around US 160k to parents. Is it true?

No I have not heard that. I raised two girls and I certainly did not not have $160k sitting around in my back pocket. Where did you hear that from?

 

[The-Hack]

No I have not heard that. I raised two girls and I certainly did not not have $160k sitting around in my back pocket. Where did you hear that from?

Chinese and Indian American can provide valid inputs about this matter.............

 

[Cybernetics]

Chinese and Indian American can provide valid inputs about this matter.............

The Cost of Raising a Child Jumps to $233,610
By MAHITA GAJANAN
January 9, 2017
The cost of raising a child has increased in the last year, according to a report from the Department of Agriculture.

For a middle-income family to raise a child born in 2015 through the age of 17, the cost of rearing a child has hit $233,610, according to the report. The price jump is a 3% increase from the previous year, according to the report, with housing taking up a bulk of the expense at 29% of the cost. Food took the second biggest expense at 18%, according to the report.

The report, which tracks seven categories of family spending, including housing, transportation and clothing, helps court systems and government agencies determine the costs of child-support. The report does not track payments for college or financial contributions from non-parental sources, including government aid, Bloomberg reported.

The increase this year falls below the historic average annual increase of 4.3%, according to Bloomberg. Transportation expenses, driving in particular, have fallen due to lower projected energy costs. Among upper-income families, costs for childcare and education have increased.

The report classifies middle-class families as having a before-tax income of $59,200 to $107,000. Families with lower incomes are expected to spend $174,690, while families with higher incomes will likely spend $372,210.

http://time.com/money/4629700/child-raising-cost-department-of-agriculture-report/

No I have not heard that. I raised two girls and I certainly did not not have $160k sitting around in my back pocket. Where did you hear that from?

It won't necessarily have to come out of your savings but your income. It is the average cost to raise a child from birth to adulthood so it is divided over 17 years, can be higher due to post secondary education. Cost of living in the US varies greatly.

 

[maxpayne]

See below the latest report. It is more than 233k now.

No I have not heard that. I raised two girls and I certainly did not not have $160k sitting around in my back pocket. Where did you hear that from?

The Cost of Raising a Child Jumps to $233,610
By MAHITA GAJANAN
January 9, 2017
The cost of raising a child has increased in the last year, according to a report from the Department of Agriculture.

For a middle-income family to raise a child born in 2015 through the age of 17, the cost of rearing a child has hit $233,610, according to the report. The price jump is a 3% increase from the previous year, according to the report, with housing taking up a bulk of the expense at 29% of the cost. Food took the second biggest expense at 18%, according to the report.

The report, which tracks seven categories of family spending, including housing, transportation and clothing, helps court systems and government agencies determine the costs of child-support. The report does not track payments for college or financial contributions from non-parental sources, including government aid, Bloomberg reported.

The increase this year falls below the historic average annual increase of 4.3%, according to Bloomberg. Transportation expenses, driving in particular, have fallen due to lower projected energy costs. Among upper-income families, costs for childcare and education have increased.

The report classifies middle-class families as having a before-tax income of $59,200 to $107,000. Families with lower incomes are expected to spend $174,690, while families with higher incomes will likely spend $372,210.

http://time.com/money/4629700/child-raising-cost-department-of-agriculture-report/


It won't necessarily have to come out of your savings but your income. It is the average cost to raise a child from birth to adulthood so it is divided over 17 years, can be higher due to post secondary education. Cost of living in the US varies greatly.

 

[The-Hack]

So, according to above report, in US the life of a common man is not anymore easy or we can say the benefits for being a citizen of a so called super power are rapidly shrinking now. For this reason and the rise of China we can assume that US will fall within 15 years like USSR (not just because of this reason, other factors are also playing their role).........
China will be a super power within 15 years or simply you can say after the fall of US "Hopefully"

 

[Mista]

The US still has one of the most healthy TFR among developed countries though.

 

[The-Hack]

The US still has one of the most healthy TFR among developed countries though.

Total fertility rate.............. yeah maybe you are right

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

No I have not heard that. I raised two girls and I certainly did not not have $160k sitting around in my back pocket. Where did you hear that from?

Well I think they are calculating the majority of it by saying if you didn’t have kids you wouldn’t buy a four bedroom house (I probably still would). So they are factoring in the excess square footage you purchased. However having a big house isn’t a necessity...it’s more of an extravagance.

You may as well add in the 10’s of thousands spent on toys too. That isn’t a necessity either. Neither is soccer, piano lessons, and Kumon.

Food certainly is a factor...but even then it isn’t a big deal. School is free. Clothes not much of a big deal either until they want $150 sneakers. Giving them a used car at 16 when they get their license. These aren’t necessities either.

So I can see the average figure get high strictly due to lifestyle choices...not necessity.

 

[gambit]

Fine...I will get back to the dating scene and stop using condoms...No rest for the weary...

 

[VCheng]

So I can see the average figure get high strictly due to lifestyle choices...not necessity.

And divorce lawyers, mostly.