You believe in promoting higher birth rates to ensure societal growth and continuity.
Natalism, also known as pronatalism, is a political ideology that promotes human reproduction and encourages the bearing of children. It is often associated with policies that create incentives for families to have more children, such as tax breaks, subsidies, or improved access to childcare. The goal of natalism is to increase birth rates and population growth, often in response to concerns about aging populations, declining birth rates, or potential labor shortages.
The origins of natalism can be traced back to various periods in history and across different cultures. In ancient Rom…
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@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How could living in a larger family impact your individual pursuit of happiness and personal growth?
You may not get as much attention that you need, that can lead you to development issues.
@9KH5FP71yr1Y
Many times in larger families you don't get as much 1 on 1 attention, but that fosters independence and creativity. When you take risks and fail, you grow as a person. That growth can then lead happiness.
@9KGRRG41yr1Y
The parents could be focusing on one kid while the rest don't get as much attention causing them to do bad things.
@9KCPSK41yr1Y
I dont really think the size of your family has an impact direclty on your happiness, there is so many different factors that relate to this topic. Just because you come from a bigger family doesnt directly mean that you would have a struggling house-hold.
@9KHR2R81yr1Y
Large families can have many affects on your life. Your siblings can be a great safety net to catch and help you if you fall on hard times. Or they can make your life much harder than necessary and sibling can fight for the attention of their parents.
@9KCQ67G1yr1Y
it would imacpt on lifestyle changes since larger families tends to be more close knit inherently and the american dream is often promoting indavisualism and personal growth it would likely lead to an more community based social world with good creativity but simply not enough means to achieve the ideas sprouted from that creativity since the birthrates would skyrocket andprices and resources (prices as of now) just arent going to support that
@9KCPJ6V1yr1Y
I think it'll make me happier with myself, and give me more perspectives and people to guide me who have proof that they've succeeded in those same steps.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
When thinking about your future, how does the prospect of sharing resources with an increasing population affect you?
@9KM6FW21yr1Y
negatively. I believe that church and government need to be separated. I see our population as a problem that is getting out of control and need to start mandating sexual education in the school system.
@9KNBZY41yr1Y
We have already had sexual education in schools and the population was still steadily increasing. The only help for this is to stop subsidizing single motherhood and provide more affordable contraceptives.
@9KM5VW51yr1Y
I think it will definitely affect how much food we have, but not much.
They don’t affect me, sharing resources is a good thing to do.
@9KM5Y7N1yr1Y
I think that people shouldn't be able to limit one's resources, and I believe people shouldn't be hoarders.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How would you feel if someone you love chose to have many children, possibly impacting their time with you?
@9JT5BB31yr1Y
I wouldn't care or be mad at them for wanting to have a big family.
@9JY6MFK1yr1Y
i just feel like you cant really be mad about how someone feels about themselves and their families.
@9JTWZNT 1yr1Y
If somebody chooses to have a large family, that is a beautiful and wonderful thing, to dedicate one's life to raising a family. While it may impact the parents' social life and those of their friends and relatives, you cannot fault someone for wanting to have a family, and a large one at that.
@9JT65S31yr1Y
I'm most likely to oppose the ideal of natalism. However, I do agree that families are vital for child development when a child is at process of learning realities and facts, soon or later, once they finally grow up and mature enough, including open-minded children. But also, it varies on family situations that women are most likely a predominant victims of abuse, rape, and forced labor. It also includes that wives are not willing to receive children due to husbands' actions, financial situations, or being subjected to forced marriage. Marriage is most likely a privilege for American couples, it's the government's duties to enchance background checks on couples about discovering their criminal records such illicit activities or committing frauds in systems.
@9JTDDS81yr1Y
Having children only increases the time that I would get to spend with you, because of the time that we would spend together to raise these kids, it would only bring us closer.
@9JT4VN31yr1Y
i would support their decision of having that many children
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How has the thought of raising children in your future influenced your career or educational choices?
@9KZ73P6Independent1yr1Y
It has greatly influenced me as finding a financially stable job and market is crucial to provide the best life for my kids. The choice of private or public schools is also important as i want enough money to put my kids in private schools to encourage academic success from a young age.
@9KZ6MSQ1yr1Y
It hasn't influenced my career too much. I'd prefer to work at home when I get children as a computer developer.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How would the possibility of having a large family influence the dreams you have for your own future?
@9KCPS7W 1yr1Y
Having a large family would crush my dreams. I dislike children, and never want the responsibility of caring for one. Pronatalist idealogies also would lead to direct discrimination against me and other women with PCOS, as it is harder for them to conceive.
@9KCPGKL1yr1Y
I do feel drawn to have a decent sized family because with all the current individuals choosing against having children, the population will eventually decline.
@9KCPSCPRepublican1yr1Y
A large family would possibly slow down my end goal in life depending on when the 'family' starts and my idea is to get to that goal or somewhere that is relatively within grabbing distance before I start a family.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How do your cultural traditions influence your thoughts on ideal family size?
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
If you were responsible for the well-being of a nation, would you consider natalist policies?
@9H7FJFMIndependent2yrs2Y
I see no harm in trying to promote population growth in of itself, it just depends what the policies are specifically. I think that allowing more immigrants, providing increased paternity and maternity leave, healthcare coverage, temporary housing, and other such reforms would be best, as simply running ads to encourage people to have more children is pointless.
@9H7FDV62yrs2Y
no; partners should be the ones to decide how many children to have (or none); government should have no say in this
@9H7FGHM2yrs2Y
No, I would promote childbirth but also educate women on the effects it has on life.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would you manage the tension between personal freedom and societal expectations regarding family size?
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would you navigate your aspirations in a place that prizes parenting above other life achievements?
@YumiLibertarian 2yrs2Y
Our priority in life isn’t just reproducing anymore. We have greater and complex things to focus on. Sure, giving life to a person is someones own choice, but it should not be incentivized anymore unless the birth rate is dropping. Humans, both men and women, have gotten far more intelligent. We need to focus on ocean exploration, space exploration, science, math, medicine, anything that helps improve the environment and for people to live in.
@9HL7LSP2yrs2Y
LOL! If only the united states was a natalist country. There are no financial incentives besides a tax deduction, there is not support for child bearers which make up 1/3 of the workforce. Talk to me when there are actual measures in place to support the human reproduction instead of punishing women.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What could be the personal pros and cons of living in a society that puts a strong focus on having more children?
@9HDW9VT2yrs2Y
I see more cons than pros. Things will become more expensive, we will need more supplies, and if we have more people there will be less jobs.
@9HDT8VP2yrs2Y
Personal Pros:
Less personal societal pressure to have children as many others would be having children.
Growing economy.
Personal Cons:
There would still be a big pressure to have children.
Population may start getting too big for what can be supported at the time
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What personal values would you weigh when deciding to start or expand your family amid population policies?
@jakeeubanks 2yrs2Y
I feel as though starting a family is up to the people who are doing it. Nothing should be incentivized to make it so that people feel like they need to have children, though.
@9HMM7V72yrs2Y
people should have children and love them... duh
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What do you think about the ideal number of children for a family being influenced by state policies rather than personal preference?
@9HDFDRD2yrs2Y
Should always be personal preference with a caveat, if the family is unable to afford and expect the taxpayers to pay for their ignorance, some type of intervention should be done. I am unsure of the proper method and how something like this could be implemented. Very touchy subject.
@9H9HQV7 2yrs2Y
I think this is gross government overreach. The number of children a person has should be up to the individual.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Could fostering a large family impact your thoughts on legacy, heritage, and passing on traditions?
@9L59PFW1yr1Y
yes, fostering a large family does impact your thoughts on legacy and passing on traditions because you don't just think about yourself, you think about there future too, and passing down there heritage and traditions.
@9L59MDK1yr1Y
yes it deffenetly could there is always room to learn about something new
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@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How do you reconcile the need for personal space with the expectation to contribute to a growing population?
@9KNV3Q81yr1Y
Encourage children to develop empathy and respect for others' personal space. Teach them to recognize and respond to signs of discomfort in others
@9KNTYZ2Progressive1yr1Y
With the way inflation is right now i feel like continuing to expand the population is not a great thing. Same goes for climate change. The US being as car-centric as it is will continue to be a lead polluter as roads congest with more and more drivers as more folk have kids and they come of age.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Does the notion of children being seen as a national asset make you more inclined or hesitant to start a family?
@9LCD9C31yr1Y
More inclined, I guess I would say. I want the country to get back on track and actually represent what the flag is supposed to represent. But I think that would require tons of education on my generations part, if were going to raise kids who are going to hopefully make a positive difference.
@9LCCXS71yr1Y
hesitant cause I want to live my own life before I even think about starting a family and plus I'm only 15 right now so starting a family doesn't really excite me at the current moment
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Would the possibility of a larger generational divide prompt you to reconsider the size of your future family?
@9JHBX531yr1Y
No it would not because having a family of my own has always been a big dream of mine and aligns with who I am
@9JHB88M1yr1Y
Yes. Everyday is more depressing than the last and I do not wish to leave this nasty world for my future children to take care of. So I might not have any. Boohoo. Fix the problems AT THEIR ROOT CAUSE. or stop asking for the birth of more people whom the government can’t even provide for
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What emotions does the idea of having a family in a heavily family-oriented society evoke in you?
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@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What if the next big social movement was about each person contributing to population growth?
@9HL7XBZ2yrs2Y
No. As someone with no interest in having kids, the idea of being politically pressured into it freaks me out, to be honest. Having children is a private decision.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What impact would a youthful demographic shift have on your plans for retirement?
@9J9PKCK1yr1Y
It could impact retirement and other services after a long while. But with encouraging marriage and financial stability it could be beneficial to those families who are reproducing often.
@7GXPMFR 1yr1Y
For a country that claims to be "pro-life" Republicans have repeatedly been against bills that give students free lunch, paid parental leave and housing the homeless. The government already overturned Roe v. Wade, showing that women don't have rights to their own autonomy. Women should be able to freely choose whether or not to have kids, especially child-free women. Prices from gas, food, to housing are inflating while wages stay the same. The federal government refuses to raise the minimum wage, make education free, and make healthcare free. The people don't owe their… Read more
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@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How much influence should cultural or societal norms have on your decision to have more children?
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
If your favorite piece of media portrayed large families as the norm, how would it influence your thinking?
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How might advancements in remote work and digital connectivity affect your thoughts on a society encouraging larger families?
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
In what ways could having siblings, or being an only child, affect your views on the ideal family size?
@9KZ6SGD1yr1Y
I could have aligned with the viewpoints of my older siblings
@9KZ6PS8Independent1yr1Y
It is how I grew up and will change the way I look at life.
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