Where Have All the Babies Gone?
Are we just too selfish to have kids anymore? That certainly seems to be the case in many European countries, where native populations are on a dramatic decline. Italy’s population, for example, is expected to be cut in half over the next fifty years. The economic and cultural consequences of this are huge, in particular if the trend extends to the United States. But what about the ramifications for our souls? Sure, life is easier without kids. But is it worth it? Helping me sort all this out — on both the material and spiritual levels — is economist Steve Moore of the Wall Street Journal editorial board. Tune in!
