The decline continues. Social Programs This Baby Bust poses some problems. But while the intergenerational contract between children, parents and grandparents was partly institutionalized, it was not revoked. For example, in 1950 there were eight workers to support each retired person. By 2030, the ratio is projected to be 2 workers per retiree.
Parents take care of children.
Later on, children take care of parents. The program presents the views of both liberals and conservatives, including feminist author Betty Friedan and conservative Karl Zinsmeister of the American Enterprise Institute. The Global Picture New United Nations data show that trend toward sharply diminishing fertility is going on all over the world. The continental rate is now 1.6 children per woman. Japanese fertility rates have plummeted as well.