No Stupid Questions

98. Is Having Children Worth It?

No Stupid Questions

Show Notes

Why have fertility rates dropped so dramatically? Do fathers or mothers get more happiness from parenting? And how does birth order affect a child’s future? This episode originally aired on May 8th, 2022.

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