Instead of a baby boom, U.S. experts predict a 'COVID-19 baby bust' as the number of pregnancies

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2. And the future looks bleak

I truly am not an alarmist. But, having a child is the most important decision of one's life. You have an obligation to this person that goes far beyond basic stuff.
With so many looming crises, it is just a tough call.
It is just not fair to the kid....one's desire to be a parent, should not override serious questions about the future they are likely to face.

I don't believe (or rather I have not checked the scientific accuracy) of the most hyper-alarmist scenarios, but the direction of the world is not reassuring in general. Ecological crises, deteriorating education systems, far too much competition for jobs, no social safety nets, healthcare and pensions under attack and above all again ecological crises.