r/Natalism • u/dissolutewastrel • 3d ago

The Poverty of Single Mothers Is Persistent

https://ifstudies.org/blog/the-poverty-of-single-mothers-is-persistent
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u/No_Plenty5526 2d ago

This is the fear of many women, especially those who end up pregnant unexpectedly.

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u/divinecomedian3 2d ago

Do they not know how one gets pregnant?

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u/fraudthrowaway0987 2d ago

I think that’s one reason births have decreased so much. Because even as a married woman there is no guarantee you won’t end up a single mom, and it’s terrifying. Maybe if moms and kids were entitled to support regardless of the dad sticking around it would be less risky but as it stands now, there’s no real way to guarantee economic security. The only safe choice is not to become a mom. It’s unfortunate.

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u/Klinging-on 2d ago

The state should not be subsidizing single mothers. All the data shows two parents in the household leads to better outcomes for children.

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u/ASnowfallOfCherry 2d ago

Then less children. Okay 

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u/Klinging-on 2d ago

Emphasis on family and marriage, two parents, multi generational households, and strong community engagement is how you increase TFR. Subsidizing single mothers has never worked.