Resurfaced Video: Harris Claims 'Climate Anxiety' Makes Young People Think About Not 'Having Children'

[Hollie]

One of the phony justifications used by the left for importing millions of illegals is the claim that the declining US population rate is a function of climate hysteria.

I suppose that a DIE hire will be on board for whatever she’s told to say.

Resurfaced Video: Harris Claims 'Climate Anxiety' Makes Young People Think About Not 'Having Children'​

Resurfaced Video: Harris Claims 'Climate Anxiety' Makes Young People Think About Not 'Having Children'

redstate.com

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Gotta keep the globull warming hoax going

 

[Woodznutz]

Did Kamala suggest that they give up sex, or does this feed into her abortion agenda. Abortion solves the anxiety problem and the sex problem. A twofer.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Did Kamala suggest that they give up sex, or does this feed into her abortion agenda. Abortion solves the anxiety problem and the sex problem. A twofer.

She'd be a massive hypocrite to tell anyone to give up sex .. it's what got her where she's at

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

One of the phony justifications used by the left for importing millions of illegals is the claim that the declining US population rate is a function of climate hysteria.

I suppose that a DIE hire will be on board for whatever she’s told to say.

Resurfaced Video: Harris Claims 'Climate Anxiety' Makes Young People Think About Not 'Having Children'​

Resurfaced Video: Harris Claims 'Climate Anxiety' Makes Young People Think About Not 'Having Children'

redstate.com

And?...what's a DIE hire?

 

[DudleySmith]

A crappy economy for the lower half of the food chain is a much bigger factor, same as it is in all depressions; birth rates decline among whites when their economic conditions are lousy. Neither Party is going to do anything about that, except make noises and throw some more corporate welfare on top of the deficit we already have.

Even Trump is all for replacing Americans in jobs; he says he will give automatic green cards to foreign graduates of American colleges.

 

[Hollie]

And?...what's a DIE hire?

Ask ole’ Stumblebum. He was refreshingly honest in his assessment of Harris.

Joe Biden Himself Called Kamala Harris a DEI Vice President Just Two Months Ago

Outgoing Democrat President Joe Biden himself called his own Vice President Kamala Harris a “diversity, equality, and inclusion” pick just two months ago.

www.breitbart.com

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

Ask ole’ Stumblebum. He was refreshingly honest in his assessment of Harris.

Joe Biden Himself Called Kamala Harris a DEI Vice President Just Two Months Ago

Outgoing Democrat President Joe Biden himself called his own Vice President Kamala Harris a “diversity, equality, and inclusion” pick just two months ago.

www.breitbart.com

Wasn't my point. See how even ignoring autocorrect can change the entire meaning of your post...or make it laughable.

And whether you like it or not, young ones not wanting to have kids because of climate change fears (yes, it's real), is not news here.
That's been just one of the reasons they don't want to have kids.

 

[Crepitus]

One of the phony justifications used by the left for importing millions of illegals is the claim that the declining US population rate is a function of climate hysteria.

I suppose that a DIE hire will be on board for whatever she’s told to say.

Resurfaced Video: Harris Claims 'Climate Anxiety' Makes Young People Think About Not 'Having Children'​

Resurfaced Video: Harris Claims 'Climate Anxiety' Makes Young People Think About Not 'Having Children'

redstate.com

Nope. That's actually a fact. What kinda world you want to bring children into is a real thing to think about.

 

[Hollie]

Nope. That's actually a fact. What kinda world you want to bring children into is a real thing to think about.

Your …”because I say” phacts are laughable.

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

Your …”because I say” phacts are laughable.

There's no "because I say". These are genuine concerns of young people today.

More people not having children due to climate breakdown fears, finds research

Analysis finds concerns about environment key factor in having fewer or no children – but reasons differ around world

www.theguardian.com

 

[Hollie]

There's no "because I say". These are genuine concerns of young people today.

More people not having children due to climate breakdown fears, finds research

Analysis finds concerns about environment key factor in having fewer or no children – but reasons differ around world

www.theguardian.com

The study explores reasons U.S. adults give for not having children, among those ages 50 and older who haven’t had kids and those under 50 who say they’re unlikely to ever become parents.

By margins of at least 10 points, those in the younger group are more likely than those ages 50 and older to say each of the following is a major reason:

• They just don’t want to have children (57% in the younger group vs. 31% in the older group)
• They want to focus on other things, such as their career or interests (44% vs. 21%)
• Concerns about the state of the world, other than the environment (38% vs. 13%)
• They can’t afford to raise a child (36% vs. 12%)
• Concerns about the environment, including climate change (26% vs. 6%)
• They don’t really like children (20% vs. 8%)

In turn, a larger share of those in the older group say a major reason they didn’t have kids is that they didn’t find the right partner (33% vs. 24% of those in the younger group).
There are no significant differences between the two groups in the shares pointing to infertility or other medical reasons (their own or their spouse’s or partner’s) or to a spouse or partner who didn’t want to have children as major reasons.
Among those in their 40s, 22% say infertility or other medical reasons are a major factor in why they’re unlikely to ever have children. About one-in-ten of those ages 18 to 39 (9%) say the same.

The impact of not having children​

Majorities of adults ages 50 and older who don’t have kids and those under 50 who say they’re unlikely to do so see some benefits to not having children.

But by margins ranging from 17 to 23 points, those in the younger group are more likely than those ages 50 and older to say each of the following has been easier for thembecause they don’t have children:

• Having time for hobbies and interests (80% in the younger group vs. 57% in the older group)
• Affording the things they want (79% vs. 61%)
• Saving for the future (75% vs. 57%)
• Being successful in their job or career (61% vs. 44%, among those who don’t indicate this doesn’t apply to them)
• Having an active social life (58 vs. 36%)

The impact at work​

We also asked those who are employed about the impact not having children has had on their work lives.
Experiences are mixed. For example, 45% of those in the younger group and 35% of those in the older group say they’ve had more opportunities to network outside of work hours because they don’t have kids. At the same time, about a third in each group say they’ve been expected to take on extra work or responsibilities, and many also say they’ve been given less flexibility than those who have children.

Worries about the future​

The survey also asked adults ages 50 and older without children about certain concerns they may have as they age.
About one-in-five or more say they worry extremely or very often about:

• Having enough money (35%)
• Having someone who will provide care for them (26%)
• Being lonely (19%)

A smaller share (11%) say they frequently worry about having someone who will carry on their values and traditions when they’re gone.
In a separate survey, 46% of parents ages 50 and older said they frequently worry about having enough money as they age. Smaller shares said the same about having someone who will provide care for them as they age (20%), having someone who will carry on their values and traditions (17%) and being lonely as they age (15%).

How the survey findings do – or don’t – differ by gender​

For the most part, the experiences of adults without children and the reasons they give for not having them don’t vary much by gender. This is the case across both age groups.
Still, there are some questions on which men and women without kids differ considerably.
Among those ages 50 and older, women are more likely than men to say:

• Being successful in their job or career has been easier because they don’t have children (50% among women vs. 39% among men).
• They felt pressure to have children from society in general at least sometimes when they were younger (42% vs. 27%).

Among those ages 18 to 49, women are more likely than men to say each of the following is a major reason they’re unlikely to have children:

• They just don’t want to (64% vs. 50%)
• Negative experiences with their own families growing up (22% vs. 13%)

Women in the younger group are also more likely than their male counterparts to say the topic of whether they’ll have children comes up in conversation with their friends at least sometimes (41% vs. 26%).

Demographic and economic differences between adults 50 and older with and without children​

In addition to the survey findings, this report includes an analysis of government data to show how the demographic characteristics and economic outcomes of adults ages 50 and older who don’t have children differ from those ages 50 and older who are parents.
Among adults in this age group, those who don’t have children are less likely to have ever been married. They are more likely to have a bachelor’s degree or more education. This difference in educational attainment is especially pronounced among women.
Older women who don’t have children have higher median monthly wages than mothers. The opposite is true among older men; those without children tend to earn less than fathers.
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[odanny]

Gotta keep the globull warming hoax going

You and yours who believe science is a "hoax" suffer from cognitive deficits.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

You and yours who believe science is a "hoax" suffer from cognitive deficits.

Lol none of the doomsday predictions have happened. Why is that? Ya fckn loons you're being played

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

The study explores reasons U.S. adults give for not having children, among those ages 50 and older who haven’t had kids and those under 50 who say they’re unlikely to ever become parents.

By margins of at least 10 points, those in the younger group are more likely than those ages 50 and older to say each of the following is a major reason:

• They just don’t want to have children (57% in the younger group vs. 31% in the older group)
• They want to focus on other things, such as their career or interests (44% vs. 21%)
• Concerns about the state of the world, other than the environment (38% vs. 13%)
• They can’t afford to raise a child (36% vs. 12%)
• Concerns about the environment, including climate change (26% vs. 6%)
• They don’t really like children (20% vs. 8%)

In turn, a larger share of those in the older group say a major reason they didn’t have kids is that they didn’t find the right partner (33% vs. 24% of those in the younger group).
There are no significant differences between the two groups in the shares pointing to infertility or other medical reasons (their own or their spouse’s or partner’s) or to a spouse or partner who didn’t want to have children as major reasons.
Among those in their 40s, 22% say infertility or other medical reasons are a major factor in why they’re unlikely to ever have children. About one-in-ten of those ages 18 to 39 (9%) say the same.

The impact of not having children​

Majorities of adults ages 50 and older who don’t have kids and those under 50 who say they’re unlikely to do so see some benefits to not having children.

But by margins ranging from 17 to 23 points, those in the younger group are more likely than those ages 50 and older to say each of the following has been easier for thembecause they don’t have children:

• Having time for hobbies and interests (80% in the younger group vs. 57% in the older group)
• Affording the things they want (79% vs. 61%)
• Saving for the future (75% vs. 57%)
• Being successful in their job or career (61% vs. 44%, among those who don’t indicate this doesn’t apply to them)
• Having an active social life (58 vs. 36%)

The impact at work​

We also asked those who are employed about the impact not having children has had on their work lives.
Experiences are mixed. For example, 45% of those in the younger group and 35% of those in the older group say they’ve had more opportunities to network outside of work hours because they don’t have kids. At the same time, about a third in each group say they’ve been expected to take on extra work or responsibilities, and many also say they’ve been given less flexibility than those who have children.

Worries about the future​

The survey also asked adults ages 50 and older without children about certain concerns they may have as they age.
About one-in-five or more say they worry extremely or very often about:

• Having enough money (35%)
• Having someone who will provide care for them (26%)
• Being lonely (19%)

A smaller share (11%) say they frequently worry about having someone who will carry on their values and traditions when they’re gone.
In a separate survey, 46% of parents ages 50 and older said they frequently worry about having enough money as they age. Smaller shares said the same about having someone who will provide care for them as they age (20%), having someone who will carry on their values and traditions (17%) and being lonely as they age (15%).

How the survey findings do – or don’t – differ by gender​

For the most part, the experiences of adults without children and the reasons they give for not having them don’t vary much by gender. This is the case across both age groups.
Still, there are some questions on which men and women without kids differ considerably.
Among those ages 50 and older, women are more likely than men to say:

• Being successful in their job or career has been easier because they don’t have children (50% among women vs. 39% among men).
• They felt pressure to have children from society in general at least sometimes when they were younger (42% vs. 27%).

Among those ages 18 to 49, women are more likely than men to say each of the following is a major reason they’re unlikely to have children:

• They just don’t want to (64% vs. 50%)
• Negative experiences with their own families growing up (22% vs. 13%)

Women in the younger group are also more likely than their male counterparts to say the topic of whether they’ll have children comes up in conversation with their friends at least sometimes (41% vs. 26%).

Demographic and economic differences between adults 50 and older with and without children​

In addition to the survey findings, this report includes an analysis of government data to show how the demographic characteristics and economic outcomes of adults ages 50 and older who don’t have children differ from those ages 50 and older who are parents.
Among adults in this age group, those who don’t have children are less likely to have ever been married. They are more likely to have a bachelor’s degree or more education. This difference in educational attainment is especially pronounced among women.
Older women who don’t have children have higher median monthly wages than mothers. The opposite is true among older men; those without children tend to earn less than fathers.
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What I understand is you are "flooding the zone". You taking a page out of PC's book?

I said it was ONE of the reasons.
You could have just linked the PEW study and left it at that.

 

[Hollie]

What I understand is you are "flooding the zone". You taking a page out of PC's book?

I said it was ONE of the reasons.
You could have just linked the PEW study and left it at that.

You are flooding the board with nonsense. It’s quite clear that climate change is not an important consideration for couples choosing not to have children.

You taking a page out of the spammers’ handbook?

 

[Independent thinker]

One of the phony justifications used by the left for importing millions of illegals is the claim that the declining US population rate is a function of climate hysteria.

I suppose that a DIE hire will be on board for whatever she’s told to say.

Resurfaced Video: Harris Claims 'Climate Anxiety' Makes Young People Think About Not 'Having Children'​

Resurfaced Video: Harris Claims 'Climate Anxiety' Makes Young People Think About Not 'Having Children'

redstate.com

Personally, I think those on the left should not have children.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Personally, I think those on the left should not have children.

A win for society

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

You are flooding the board with nonsense. It’s quite clear that climate change is not an important consideration for couples choosing not to have children.

You taking a page out of the spammers’ handbook?

Sigh....it is not nonsense. I get you are a denier. But I'm not interested in that aspect.
Climate change, is a valid concern. One of many. And I said this.

Some young people planning fewer or no kids because of climate change

Collin Pearsall has friends who have started having children. But he has chosen a different path—due, in large part, to climate change.

phys.org

 

[LordBrownTrout]

Wasn't my point. See how even ignoring autocorrect can change the entire meaning of your post...or make it laughable.

And whether you like it or not, young ones not wanting to have kids because of climate change fears (yes, it's real), is not news here.
That's been just one of the reasons they don't want to have kids.

No, glowarm and glocool have been happening since the earth was spinning. The atmospheres of the planets in our solar system are changing also. We have nothing to do with it. That's the big liberal lie hoax.