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In reply to the discussion: More Baby Boomers Facing Old Age Alone [View all]Cal33
(7,018 posts)31. Zero population growth means averaging 2 children per couple. It does not mean having no children
at all. If nobody had any children at all, within 70 years the human race would become close to
extinct. Only those over 70 would still be alive, and women over 70 cannot produce any more
children. The surviving population would be looking at extinction in the face.
You need children to replace the parents -- right? Most advanced nations are close to zero population growth, and have been for 60 years or more.
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Woah, I'm NOT pushing zero population growth. I'm pointing out one of its nasty side-effects.
Zalatix
May 2012
#28
Zero population growth means averaging 2 children per couple. It does not mean having no children
Cal33
May 2012
#31
Or so they think. I would trade all the wealth in the world for the real life community I have.
Zalatix
May 2012
#22
That job is a calling. A lot of people simply aren't suited for that kind of work.
Zalatix
May 2012
#30
55, Divorced, No Kids - I Am The Statistic Referenced In The Article - The Last Years Will Be Rough
cantbeserious
May 2012
#6
That's a fine idea, but lacking in reality, IMO. Hippies were young, strong and able.
CTyankee
May 2012
#23
I think the problem with that plan is that a community composed entirely of old people may
HiPointDem
May 2012
#7
My dad always wished I would get married so I would have someone to take care of me in my old age...
DesertDiamond
May 2012
#5
I was going to say, two can live cheaper than one, and you don't have to be married
JDPriestly
May 2012
#8
Nest empty, divorced 12 years, last four serious girlfriends turned out to be hopelessly damaged.
slackmaster
May 2012
#40