DURHAM, N.H.—Research from the University of New Hampshire reports that in 2024 there were 5.7 million more childless women of prime child-bearing age than expected given prior patterns—a significant jump from 2.1 million in 2016 and 4.7 million in 2022. This shift in fertility patterns has contributed to 11.8 million fewer births than expected in the past 17 years. “Childless rates increased the most among women under 30, where fertility rate declines were also greatest,” said Kenneth Johnson, professor of sociology and senior demographer at UNH’s Carsey School of Public Policy.
Yup, also in other nations people have kids as literal insurance to take care of them when they get old.
In the Philippines you soon might be jailed if you don’t take care of your parents as they age. That’s certainly not the case in the US.
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3319640/philippines-debates-jailing-adult-children-parental-neglect
My fiancé is from the Philippines and that belief system is cyclical, with tired kids having kids so they can be taken care of after burning out taking care of their parents
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filial_responsibility_laws
In most countries where those laws exist though, as long as they are on social programs the responsibility is covered