Birth rates are declining rapidly across the Western and developed world.
Yet...there are still families out there having 5+ children, completely defying modern trends.
What encourages someone to have a large family?
How do we promote the benefits and joys of having a lot of kids?
What does it mean for the future of our country and our world?
In today's episode, Jeremy dives into this topic with economist and author, Dr. Catherine Pakaluk of the Catholic University of America, to discuss her work on the subject, specifically her book Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying The Birth Dearth.
On this episode, we talk about:
0:00 Intro
1:01 Why Write A Book About Mothers With 5+ Children
5:35 Why Women Choose To Have More Children
8:04 How Do Lawmakers React To Such A Faith-Focused Finding?
14:21 A Purpose So Strong You Can Withstand Anything
24:18 Individual vs Team Mentality in Family
31:04 Roles in Family
36:30 The Healing Power of an Infant
41:48 The Benefit of Having Older Kids Around Young Siblings
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Resources Mentioned:
Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying The Birth Dearth by Catherine Pakaluk: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684514576/
Catherine Pakaluk Website: https://pakaluk.com/
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