>>215451793
>The problem was always modern capitalism making raising a child economically expensive.
False.
The strongest correlate is women's independence. It's not rocket science.
>Hammer into the head of multiple generations that "winning in life" is pursuit of Status Symbols™ of consumerdom, immediate gratification, comfort and convenience
>Family formation is uncool, unpleasant, unrewarding on short term, the sacrifices it demands distract from being a Good Consumer
>People do not form families
Simple as.