Interesting point. Thanks for pointing out that there are historical cycles. That is quite relevant...but imho the modern move towards low population has been artificially “nudged” on us as well for quite a number of years. (ie, Erlich’s “Population Bomb” and the forced abortion policy in China, other policies and mutterings and peepings in the lamestream media and power elite circles.)
There has also been a wholesale “nudging” of the populace away from spirituality and adoration of God in all societies, even in China, where people have been driven from their traditional religions (talk to the Fallon Gong for example) into one of materialism. This imho fosters a selfishness and desire on the part of the person to not reproduce in too many cases.
Second to losing our reverence for God, I think the issue is that kids have gone from the “Credit” column to the “Debit” column.
Responsible people have to properly feed, cloth, and educate their children. They don’t (can’t?) look to their children to take care of them when they grow old. That is for “pensions,” “social security,” and savings.
Third worlders and welfare parasites don’t have these issues.
Third worlders’ children are still assets. They expect to care for their elders.
Welfare parasites actually get checks for their bastard children and keep on getting checks when they “retire.”