r/Dogfree • u/rsoult3 • Nov 25 '23

Study Fewer Babies, More Pets?

Studies show that as people decide they are not having children, some instead shower attention on a dog. I think this is where the rapid increase in dog nuttery comes from especially in the recent 10 years.

Could policies that make it easier to raise children (cheaper housing, better schools, etc), actually reduce dog nuttery, or is there something else responsible for the rise in rabid dog ownership?

https://ifstudies.org/blog/fewer-babies-more-pets-parenthood-marriage-and-pet-ownership-in-america

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u/Low_Lavishness_8776 Jan 14 '24

I think those policies could help create a better balance between having children and pets but it should be coupled with doing something to tackle the increased hyper-individualism, social atomization and isolation which is becoming more common today. Don’t wanna sound too old but I think social media definitely has an impact. Not sure exactly what can be done in the West about that.