Population Is Popping: Why We Cover Our Ears and Eyes

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4. I'd like to say religion but I know many young people who are not into religion but having kids.

Their assumption is that no matter what happens bad, it won't happen to them. Most of them are well off with their husbands making enough money for the mothers to stay at home and do the wealthy consumer lifestyle with kids, homes and cars. They regard their life as beautiful and of great importance and demand to be respected.

I know an equal number of young people who refuse to have kids because they believe the world is coming to an end. I was brought up in the zero population generation and didn't believe having a lot of kids was a responsible thing to do for myself or the planet.

I see kids and babies galore where I live, several in the same family, and they are not in poverty. They found a way in the chaos of life. The majority of people in my area are young, busy and prosperous, and as far as they are concerned, things are going great.

Do they see the big picture at all, or is there something bigger those of us wringing our hands don't grasp?