El Podcast26 Okt 2024

E103: Why We Need Big Families in a Shrinking World: w/ Dr. Catherine Pakaluk

Dr. Catherine Pakaluk, economist and author of Hannah’s Children, discusses why some American women still choose large families, what it means for the future of society, and the deeper meaning of parenthood in an age of demographic decline.

Guest Bio: Dr. Catherine Pakaluk is an economist and associate professor at The Catholic University of America with a PhD from Harvard, known for her work on family, faith, and fertility.

Topics Covered:

The motivation behind Hannah’s Children and the “5% Club” of high-fertility women
What these women believe about children, purpose, and blessings
Why pro-natal policies (like cash incentives) largely fail
Economic consequences of a shrinking population and workforce
How children build resilience, empathy, and social skills through siblings
The problem of overparenting and emotional fragility in small families
Religious communities as key to sustaining fertility
Personal reflections on parenting, sacrifice, and long-term meaning
The U.S. fiscal future: Social Security, taxes, and investor outlook
Upcoming project: interviews with high-fertility fathers

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