UK birth rate plummets

That graph does not mention the availability of the contraceptive pill.
Oh dear. Do you think more planned birth should alter the numbers that much? Contraception has been around for rather a long time and used not just the pill.
 
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Can you give me an idea of the period you have in mind?
In suspect you are old enough to be aware of that. My fathers view was a mom remains at home type and these days some may want some years of that - if they can afford t. My dad earned more than many so could afford it. Eventually mom did get a job. I know other families where that happened sooner.
 
Home Maker/Bread Winner is a terrible idea for many reasons. But for many the cost of child care is greater than the net take home of one worker in the family unit. Allowing a portion of child care to be tax deductible would probably create more income tax receipts and better economical productivity for the nation.

It would also end spousal maintenance claims, in the event that the marriage didn't work out.
 
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One of the things that struck me in earlier days was the use of school meals as a form of child care to allow a women to work as soon as possible. Also the age of kids before they got the front door key. Also kids getting themselves to and from schools over varying distances. The term latch key kids was sometimes used.
 
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But for many the cost of child care is greater than the net take home of one worker in the family unit
In Tory Britain.

Houses are too expensive in Toey Britain.

Living standards are too low in Tory Britain

In Tory Britain people can't afford to have children, so we have to make up the growth rate with immigration......yup the right politics has created the need for high immigration.

Right wingers voting against their best interests
 
In Tory Britain.

Houses are too expensive in Toey Britain.

Living standards are too low in Tory Britain

In Tory Britain people can't afford to have children, so we have to make up the growth rate with immigration......yup the right politics has created the need for high immigration.

Right wingers voting against their best interests
These are just your opinions.
 
Home Maker/Bread Winner is a terrible idea for many reasons. But for many the cost of child care is greater than the net take home of one worker in the family unit. Allowing a portion of child care to be tax deductible would probably create more income tax receipts and better economical productivity for the nation.

It would also end spousal maintenance claims, in the event that the marriage didn't work out.
A terrible idea outright?

I'd assert not.
 
You are confusing fertility with fertility rates
im not confusing anything read what it says your the one who said you couldnt understand it
Mind you also seem to think that the Tories have effected the birth rate in many major countries such as USA , France , Germany , Australia etc all showing record falls ... Strange that
 
It should be seen as a good thing.
Lower birth rate = less people = less consumption = less pollution!
Also less houses = more farm land = less requirement on fertilisers.
 
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