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Understanding the Shift: How Modern and Consumer Culture is Shaping Our Views on Parenthood
Welcome to today’s article, a personal exploration of why many people are choosing not to have children. I’ll share my perspective on this complex issue.
(My behind the paywall link)
Consumer Culture: A Barrier to Parenthood? Our increasing desire for luxury at the expense of frugality is a significant factor in the declining birth rates.
The Data for eating out in the USA.
· In the USA more than 50% of American adults eat out three or more times a week and over 35% eat fast-food meals more than twice a week.
· In the USA, you can expect to spend, on average, £14.15 ($18.40) for a meal, slightly less than the average £14.25 ($18.53) in the UK.
· The statistics are even lower if you choose fast food as an option for your lunch meal, with the UK averaging £7.25 ($9.43) and the USA coming in at £8.08 ($10.50).
· In the UK, more than 27.1% of adults eat meals in full-service or fast-food restaurants once or more, and 21.1% consume takeaway meals at home once or more.
I am guilty of this myself because I want more, and I am ambitious and will not just settle down because I know if I do that, I will just be happy and…
