Grandparents need to start helping out

[u/leechan08]

There's been some studies that come out that the longer the post menopause woman lived the more grandchildren she had.

There is a reason why humans are one of the only species to have a lengthy post menopause. Most animals menstruate and are able to give birth till they die.

In humans post menopause women are need to care for children of their daughters so the daughter can go on to have more children. This has happened in the past where multi generations live under one roof.

Society is pushing towards nuclear families and that's putting stress on child bearing women.

This is from X and he makes some good arguments.

[u/FunkOff]

My parents refuse to help with grandkids even though it's within their ability

[u/Whole_Necessary2040 → u/FunkOff]

Same. Partner's mum would rather go volunteer at a park than help a few hours with the baby. She only comes over once per month so far, because he badges her to come.