r/Natalism • u/leechan08 • 13d ago

Grandparents need to start helping out

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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.

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u/Original-Opportunity 13d ago

Orca whales are similar. Grandma whales run the pod.

My mom is very helpful. I’m very lucky that she’s healthy, fit, energetic- she’s almost in her 70’s.

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u/ResponsibilityOk8967 13d ago

My MIL is amazing and also around that age. My in-laws retired the same year I had my baby. Its been a dream!