Why Are Millennials Not Having Kids? with Stew Friedman, Author of Baby Bust
Episode Description
EPISODE OVERVIEW Wharton’s Stew Friedman talks about his book, Baby Bust: New Choices for Men and Women in Work and Family, which has been re-released for its 10th anniversary with a provocative new preface. This evidence-based book examines the changing attitudes millennials and younger generations have about raising children in a society that makes it increasingly difficult to do so. Friedman is also author of the book Parents Who Lead and he is CEO of Total Leadership.
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Brief Summary
Dr. Stuart Friedman discusses changing attitudes toward parenthood and work-life integration in his book <i>Baby Bust</i> and offers policy recommendations.
Key points
- The Baby Bust Phenomenon. Dr. Fredman discusses the dramatic decline in interest in having children from 1992 to 2012.
- Generational Attitudes Towards Parenting. A comparison of Gen X and Millennials reveals shifting attitudes about family and work.
- Policy Recommendations for Family Support. Dr. Fredman emphasizes the need for better child care and family leave policies in the U.S.
- Creating a Meaningful Life. The conversation emphasizes finding a deeper, more meaningful life at work and home.
- The Call to Action. The call to action in the book remains relevant today, urging societal change.
- Hope for Future Generations. The speaker expresses hope for future generations to have the freedom to choose their lives.
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Episode highlights
- The Baby Bust PhenomenonDr. Fredman discusses the dramatic decline in interest in having children from 1992 to 2012.“78% planned to have children in 1992; only 42% in 2012.”5:47Mar 12, 2024
- Generational Attitudes Towards ParentingA comparison of Gen X and Millennials reveals shifting attitudes about family and work.“Millennials are scaling back their expectations of what life might be like.”10:15Mar 12, 2024
- Policy Recommendations for Family SupportDr. Fredman emphasizes the need for better child care and family leave policies in the U.S.“The U.S. cannot be the world leader in providing real support for families.”16:51Mar 12, 2024
- Creating a Meaningful LifeThe conversation emphasizes finding a deeper, more meaningful life at work and home.“I think I can find a deeper richer more meaningful life.”22:31Mar 12, 2024
- The Call to ActionThe call to action in the book remains relevant today, urging societal change.“The call to action described in this book is as relevant now as it was 10 years ago.”24:08Mar 12, 2024
- Hope for Future GenerationsThe speaker expresses hope for future generations to have the freedom to choose their lives.“I hold on to that hope and I'm doing what I can to try to make that hope real.”25:44Mar 12, 2024
