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.”
I think you have hit on some important elements of the overall equation. Thanks.