re: NBJ/WSJ did a poll on how different generations value different things. Interesting data

Keep in mind this poll was done with the information gathered from the 834 idiots who answered a phone number they don't have saved

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1) this data confirms something interesting: it’s NOT simply that millennials don’t have kids because of money worries, it’s also a case that the very notion of parenthood/raising children is unattractive to them, regardless of finances.

What’s up with that?

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Nothing. A lot of friends including myself, don't want to frick with kids. It's really simple.

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it’s also a case that the very notion of parenthood/raising children is unattractive to them, regardless of finances. What’s up with that?

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My wife and I would rather do other things with our time than raise kids. We would rather travel more and have nicer experiences. To each his own and certainly don't look down on those who have kids. I honestly wish it was something I desired, but I just really don't.

On 1), I say this as a Millennial: I don’t think there’s any doubt that a certain amount of ennui has set in among the generation.

On 4), I think there’s a couple of things going on there: 1. I think they’ll tend to age into it and 2. the perception of patriotism at the moment is closely tied to Trump who is, obviously, immensely unpopular among Millennials. It’d be interesting to look at that comparison 3 or 4 years ago.

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the collapse in patriotism is interesting

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It's because gen Z and millenials were taught patriotism is racist and evil.

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1) this data confirms something interesting: it’s NOT simply that millennials don’t have kids because of money worries, it’s also a case that the very notion of parenthood/raising children is unattractive to them, regardless of finances. What’s up with that?

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I don't think it confirms that at all.

I'd agree that millennials are less attracted to having kids vs older generations, but I firmly believe that a powerful driver for that lack of attraction is being generally broke with low probability of being anything more than nearly broke for the foreseeable future.

Student debt is a killer.

It’s expensive to have kids but will be done
Just gotta pay the nanny

It's likely that many millennials will change their views as they grow up and come to understand reality.

The "peace/love/don't trust anyone over 30" boomers grew up to support Reagan, overabundance, and unhindered capitalism.

"Politically Correct" Gen Xers grew up to make Ron Paul mainstream and vote for Trump.

Young people have always questioned whether they want to have kids (until they do). Many often look at religion and tradition with mockery until they realize they aren't as smart as they thought they were.

Granted, the previous 2 generations did not have the political brainwashing of an education that millennials had, but it may not be as permanent as many think.

Anyone who has to run a business, produce for profit or advancement, or appreciate rewards for innovation, risk, and genuinely hard work must abandon Left Wing ideology. It's inevitable.

Many will eventually see that the basic foundational values of the US have not only created something special here at home but continue to be an inspiration abroad (see Hong Kong).

No intelligent person with any ability for independent thought can buy into the media and academic narratives spun by out of touch, ideological bullshite artists anymore. At least not beyond early adulthood.

The US has seen a few Leftward swings since the onset of the 20th century. In all cases, they preceded several decades of renewed conservatism and heightened patriotism.

Similar concerns abounded in the early to mid 70s as younger people mocked the Founding Fathers and celebrated anti capitalist ideas and identity politics (Find and stream Network (1975) if you don't believe me)

A few years later, we entered a period where one of the most popular children's toy lines was America's daring, highly trained special mission force. It's purpose? to defend human freedom against Cobra, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world (aka global communism).

It'll be alright. One day it will end, but many generations of hardass bastards created a solid foundation for this country to thrive. A minority percentage of one pampered generation can't break it.

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Younger generations love to accuse the olds of intolerance, but the data in this survey shows not much of a difference in value of tolerating others

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Maybe this is true, but also I can’t imagine many people being 100% honest when being asked, “Are you intolerant of others?”

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Many will eventually see that the basic foundational values of the US have not only created something special here at home but continue to be an inspiration abroad (see Hong Kong).

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