Even without capitalism you need production, and children used to be part of that. Back then you would have as many kids as you could so that they could run your farm.
I’m not defending the current system, but profit isn’t the only reason the birthrate is declining in so many countries.
You mean you can’t do anything profitable with them. Maybe people should be able to have a family for other reasons than profit
Fertility rates say “maybe not”
Fertility rates are this low because people don’t have enough time to raise kids they’re too busy working 80 hours a week
Even without capitalism you need production, and children used to be part of that. Back then you would have as many kids as you could so that they could run your farm.
I’m not defending the current system, but profit isn’t the only reason the birthrate is declining in so many countries.
And the farm would largely be to feed your own family. Not profit.