once again, the kids suffer for the hedonism of the parents. woman wants a kid, doesn't think about the emotional needs of the kids. they're props, y'know.
Sadly, this is very true.
In the late 60s to 70s the birth rate (and marriage rate) took a dive. When the frenzy over Cabbage Patch dolls occured, I predicted that a new baby boom would follow. Sure enough, within 5 years school boards were 'surprised' at the increase in enrollment that was starting.
Actresses in Hollywood started having the prop, as you say, of a baby - no father in sight. This translated to being a sign of approval for unmarried women everywhere to do the same thing, if they wanted a baby without the complication of having to find a man and to share their 'lifestyle' with him.
We all know that plants thrive on proper care and conditions, but we overlook this fact when it comes to the care and nurture of little humans, and kid ourselves that it doesn't make a difference.