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REVEALED: The Real Reason Gen Z Won't Have Kids (It's NOT the Economy)

Gary FranchiFebruary 9, 2026253 views
REVEALED: The Real Reason Gen Z Won't Have Kids (It's NOT the Economy)
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While Democrats blame the economy for America's plummeting birth rates, a bombshell new report reveals the shocking truth: an entire generation has been psychologically crippled by leftist ideology that prioritizes 'safety' over strength, leaving young Americans too terrified to even consider having children.

The devastating analysis from The Federalist exposes how Gen Z—raised on participation trophies, safe spaces, and climate apocalypse propaganda—has been systematically conditioned to view parenthood as an insurmountable threat rather than life's greatest blessing.

The Left's War on Family Values Pays Off

This isn't about student loans or housing costs, Patriots. This is about what happens when you raise an entire generation to believe the world is ending, that having children is 'selfish,' and that every challenge requires adult intervention rather than personal resilience.

Think about it: these are the same young people who need trigger warnings for Shakespeare and therapy dogs during finals week. Is it any wonder they're paralyzed by the thought of actually raising the next generation of Americans?

"For a generation raised to be safe rather than strong, the thought of children can be terrifying," the analysis reveals.

While President Trump works tirelessly to restore American prosperity and traditional values, we're witnessing the toxic fruits of decades of progressive indoctrination. From schools that teach kids to hate their own country to media that bombards them with doomsday scenarios, the left has successfully weaponized fear against the nuclear family.

The Real Crisis Facing America

This goes beyond individual choice—it's a national security threat. Countries that stop having children stop existing. Meanwhile, our adversaries like China are laughing as America's own education system convinces young Americans that bringing life into this world is somehow morally wrong.

The question isn't whether Gen Z can afford kids—it's whether they can overcome the psychological warfare waged against them by leftist institutions. Until we address this root cause, no amount of economic growth will fix America's demographic crisis.

How do we restore a generation's faith in the future when they've been taught to fear it?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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ConservativeDad88Verifiedjust now
My 26-year-old keeps saying kids are 'too much responsibility' but has no problem spending $200 a month on video games. What happened to understanding that some responsibilities are blessings?
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WisdomSeekerVerifiedjust now
It's instant gratification culture. They want the fun without the commitment that builds character.
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ChurchDeacon47Verifiedjust now
This article hits the nail on the head. When society stops teaching young people about the joy and purpose that comes from raising a family, is it any wonder they choose Netflix and travel instead? We've lost our way as a culture.
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PatriotMom2024Verifiedjust now
FINALLY someone is talking about this! It's not about money - it's about values and priorities. This generation has been taught that careers and self-fulfillment come before family, and now we're seeing the consequences.
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TraditionMattersVerifiedjust now
Exactly! My grandmother raised 5 kids during the Depression and they were happy. It's about what you value most.