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With regards to the individual, think a lot of it has to do with inadequate child rearing.
I see a lot of ppl not bringing up their kids with much constructive attention.
I.e. being neglectful, not teaching them values/manners, letting the kids do whatever they want, physical/sexual/psychological abuse etc.
The cycle perpetuates among generations.
I see a lot of ppl having kids (often more than one) when they're not remotely responsible enough, or financially sufficient enough even to take care of themselves.
Why would they have to be?
There are no ethical reservations, because they were taught none.
There are no practical reservations, because apparently the government (w/ support from taxpayers) will take care of you.
It doesn't necessarily have much to do with being out of wedlock, single parents, or even having money.
I've know a lot of upper-middle class married parents who have no business being parents.
It almost pays more to be irresponsible in today's society.
In a sense, I see ppl adapting to a broken system.
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