Why Japanese Men Don't Want BABIES anymore

Japan's birthrate is declining alarmingly and so there are many men who decide not to marry and not to have children. Today we asked them why
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[@zmanthemercenary5378]

It’s interesting that the work culture was never brought up. The fact that a starting to mid level employee is usually at work till 10 or 11pm, how can one come home and maintain a family?

[@autohmae]

or even have time for dating and getting to know people

[@asdfghjjhgf]

Because the current working environment is not as bad as you think. According to the OECD, the average Japanese person works about 8 hours a day, which is about average for OECD countries. And the busiest time for trains in Japan is 6:00 in the afternoon. That means most people are home by 6:00 p.m. Of course there are people who work until 10 or 11 o'clock as you mentioned, but that's only some of them. You should stop stereotyping Japanese people as if they all work like slaves. Incidentally, it is also a myth that the birth rate will improve if the working environment improves. Finland, which is said to have the best work-life balance in the world, actually has a lower birth rate than Japan.

[@annealcantara6952]

@@asdfghjjhgf Well people who are not in that situation usually talk about what's happening in that situation as if they experienced it. It's very ironic. 😂

[@SpinningTurtle66]

@@asdfghjjhgf Yeah, if I were to guess, people constantly bring up Japan’s work hours because it’s probably one of the most well known downsides of Japanese society (even if it’s untrue). Also this video has interviews with pretty young people who are probably in university, considered by a lot of people to be a break for Japanese kids after high school, who aren’t working the more intensive salary man lifestyle

[@KatharineAnn]

I agree with this one! Money is big, but I'm not convinced it's harder to raise a kid here for financial reasons than in other developed countries. Childcare is low-cost (and free from 3 years old) and high quality, there is significant financial support from the government per child, and housing and food costs are not prohibitively high. Yes, you may not be able to send your child to all the extracurriculars and juku and whatnot, but it's not the most expensive country to have a child in. It's more affordable than many.... HOWEVER, work culture here makes it SO hard to find balance between work and family. Many families have no choice but to follow the "traditional" man works and woman does childcare model, because men are not allowed to come home early to pick kids up from daycare, etc. That's a woman's job. So what happens to the careers of Japanese woman who are HIGHLY educated and prepared for the work force? They just give up everything they worked for to instead stay home cooking and cleaning? While some women want that lifestyle, I think you can imagine how a sizeable number have decided to opt out. Or what if they want to try to keep their careers? That means shouldering BOTH the bulk of childcare and home responsibilities at the same time as making things work in this very male-breadwinner female-homemaker centered work culture. That's not a very attractive option for many, either. So in other words...if even a percentage of the women who have been well educated and prepared for work decide to, you know, actually keep working...you'll never be able to keep the birth rate up. Japan needs to modernize its work culture to adapt to modern society and its needs...that would do more for the birth rate than money, from what I can see...

[@henrytep8884]

I gotta applaud these guys for giving some very good takes on what the issue can be. Of course none of them wanted to say the "karoshi" as being a large factor, and how the corporate world can lead to boss's monopolizing the time of young adults that could be used to find a date or a partner, but I don't blame them since it is probably taboo to do it publicly (KZbin), and they may face backlash.

[@GeekyC]

Getting similar lifestyle here in the U.K. .. people just can’t afford to have a family at all right now and it’s worrying and sad. I would of loved to be a mother by now but by the time I spend money on rent and bills and food I have not much left and neither does my partner. Food prices have risen by 40% and gas and eclectic also as well as rent. We are heading into a serious problem that our government doesn’t seem interested in fixing.

[@frez8141]

European “green” energy destroyed economy

[@IsureamFalling]

Same goes for US

[@mavera-5777]

Same in Italy. I'm guessing most European countries are going through the same situation. It's pretty depressing, indeed...

[@Libellulaire]

It's an issue for all developed countries. Governments are basically bleeding dry the citizens, then they act all shocked and surprised that the economy, birth rates and anything related to citizens is declining or rising (crimes are rising, for example.) The wealthy people get wealthier and receive help from the government (protected in their tax frauds/evasions), while the average worker is just hit with higher taxes and cost of everything, while their wages is staying low. It's ridiculous. Politicians have been living in their bubble of wealth for generations, they all come from the same families or wealthy circles, so they have no idea how expensive life is or how difficult it is to get money. They're people who'll easily spend 250$ for one person at a restaurant every couple of days, why are they the ones deciding for billions of citizens who'd never be able to afford that ?

[@Abrahamlincoln7890]

Yet poor muslim families still manage to have 6+ children. I'm nit buying the "I don't have the money" thing

[@southcoastinventors6583]

Standards are higher and people do not want to be broke with kids plus Japan doesn't make it easy for foreigners to want to live in Japan(renting for instance) and wage stagnation.

[@meteora8145]

The rising costs of raising a child and lack of support are understandable since it’s also happening in many other developed countries. Hence, this fuels a singles lifestyle even among JP men. This may sound like it’s wishful thinking but if Japan wants to seriously solve the birth rate problem in the long term, it should address issues like I mentioned.

[@Oversurge_]

Should add major tax breaks for couples with kids who are together. Divorce she end the tax break as keeping a family together is equally as important. Also food discounts for whole healthy foods should also be provided to these couples. Thay would solve most of the issues.

[@CoolNumber1]

Is not just japan. I think nowadays raising a kid is expensive pretty much everywhere in the world, unless the government support it.

[@Oversurge_]

@CoolNumber1 It's actually affordable I'm Japan. Just people don't want to give up their life style of doing what ever they want. University here is cheap compared to America. Free public school. Clothes aren't to expensive. Food is cheap depending on what you eat. From a Canadians perspective living in Japan

[@CoolNumber1]

@@Oversurge_ I mean u do not want to barely afford a kid. Every parents want their kid to excel in life, if you barely made it, that mean your kid probably barely surviving. In a sense, affordable is not good enough, you need more for your kid to thrive better.

[@Oversurge_]

@CoolNumber1 I said the parents don't want to change their life style for a kid. Having a kid takes sacrifice. Just being able to afford one is enough. You don't need to be rich to have a child. And Japan does have a lot of service to help out. Its only costs about 250,000usd to raise a kid comfortably over 18 years. 2 parents can do that. I agree every country needs to do more. But seems people rather die out. Declining population is worse

[@randymarsh627]

I do agree with the man from 5:53 . while there is an argument that it will be fine since u can grow together, I think it is better to think what can u give/contribute in the relationship and what u want in a partner before starting a relationship

[@brokeninfinitysonic1]

What the guy said about what the young adults value “character “ I believe that too.

[@sasamiadachi]

Wonderful linterviews! I love how astute and respectful many responses are, despite the variety of viewpoints expressed. Looking great, Cathy! :)

[@tomatiro]

Brilliant video! I would love to see the same question but woman's opinions!

[@UCiWrMgES50tlUhV3l6NqjNA]

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[@MK-hp5cj]

I am surprised to know that many of young Japanese guys have own visions and they are actually willing to have kids! The government gotta support them in many ways so that they can raise their kids comfortably…

[@ChocoParfaitFra]

I don’t want babies, I’ve never wanted them, but not because of money. People need to grow in a home full of love and emotionally intelligent people and I feel like I’m not good enough to raise a person who can live in this world How can you grow your kid as a mature, kind, respectful person, someone who knows how to defend themselves, that won’t end up with narcissists, when you yourself don’t know how? A lot of people don’t know themselves at all, they are only selfish and ruin their kids because they think that they have to have them because “society expects that” while not knowing how to raise them at all

[@calvintang398]

Conclusion:Economic is the root of that problem.

[@TobiasCarlsson1232]

Declining birth rates is good for the environment.

[@subtlefeatures1087]

While Japan may have a declining population it’s not unique. Many people in western countries can’t have kids, costs way too much.

[@subtlefeatures1087]

Doesn’t change the fact japans is in the toilet. Western nations can just increase immigration. Japan won’t do that.

[@user-ju7mx3qv5o]

In the past, when Japanese people lived on farms, kids were free labor. Today, when everyone has moved into the cities, it takes 2 incomes to even afford a small place, and kids are an expensive proposition. Actually, Japan has handled their demographic crunch better than most other countries. China and South Korea will have far larger problems.

[@meteora8145]

Interesting. How is Japan handling their demographic crunch better than other countries? 🤔

[@nathanhollins9128]

Children are very adapted to their living situation. I don't think monetary asset should be considered because life is precious on earth. How men and women have conflicting needs about social status is concerning. I believe those that have understood each other's emotional needs will achieve great satisfaction then have children. But if the men never understand the wemon and the wemon don't recognize the men, platonic thinking will not change.

[@jsoe81657]

​@Nathan Hollins you are not thinking long term. Having little to no money means no food for the children or having a roof over their head. Plus having children means having to do a lot around the house such as laundry or cooking.

[@Gadottinho]

that's a good point, living in a more rural area has lower cost of living, so having kids would be easier

[@user-ju7mx3qv5o]

@@meteora8145 To prepare for their upcoming labor shortage, Japan took its excess capital and outsourced much of its manufacturing to countries that had both labor and a demand for their products. The profits from these factories are then returned to Japan to support its aging population. This was truly an innovative idea.

[@alexanderupb4546]

In Europe more couples don;t want to have kids because of their freedom without them.... For me i am 22 i am doing very good on financial side..i have 2 company, but i really don't want a kid this young plus i have a lot of fears..why if i have a kid with a women than she will left me or divorcing for me and the kid(that's a reason), in this day divorces are happening more than marriages... plus other factors with a kid.. For me until 30-35 i can't even think about having one.. And this mentality is almost in every young man and women out there in europe with high education + living in a big city is expensive like here where i live, i paid for a flat like 790,000$, a car in leasing it's like 3-4k $ per month, utilities + food + other necessities and so on..

[@marioulloa2593]

I can't see myself having kids until my life is stable enough

[@justthegirlwithatail1304]

Loved this video. Found it very interesting. Thank you for choosing to ask this question.

[@UCiWrMgES50tlUhV3l6NqjNA]

I think another critical point is that people aren't mentally prepared to have kids...its a bit too intimidating going through that, in the world that we live in.

[@owihinape]

not to mention how shitty it is for the woman giving birth. We really need to up our medical research for pregnant women

[@nakamuran]

海外の方、特に欧米諸国の方の意見も知りたいです！ 少子化問題で私が思うのは、色んな要因が複合的に絡んでいる点があると思うのと・・・現代の日本人独特の問題もあると考えています。 お金の問題に関して言えば、「日本が先進国なので価値基準が上がっている」という点はあるでしょうけど、必ずしも「お金がかかるから子どもを断念・・・。」というのは・・・【思い込み、思い込まされ】があると思います。 「子どもは宝」と昔はよく言われて居たと思います！ 命という意味以外に、お金に代えられない価値が有る訳ですよね！？ それは【次の世代への引き継ぎ】という意味です！！ これは「結婚とは何ぞや！？」という話にも関係しています！ 現代の日本人の多くには、「こういう観点が抜けている！」と私は思うのですが？海外の皆さんはどうなんでしょうか？？ 「【次の世代への引き継ぎ】なんてどうでもイイ！」と思われますか？？

[@GeekyC]

In the U.K. we are also experiencing something similar but we aren’t fully there yet. 25% of women are not having children right now and when the topic is brought up in university’s the professors are “cancelled” aka silenced and some even losing their jobs as it’s going against the new agenda in the west which is extreme left politics. Their is no room for middle ground anymore and both sides of the extreme are in charge. Women my age do not want a family they want a career or want to stay single. Some like myself do want a family but our way of living has skyrocketed recently. Food shopping has gone up by 40% as well as gas and electricity and rent. Even if you wanted to have a child it would be incredibly hard and uncertain as your not left with much at the end of the bills. Our government refuses to do anything about these prices as their friends are in charge of some of these company’s and they are making a lot of money from these price hikes. My country is dying out and it’s dying out slowly and it is run by pure greed and no care for its people. That’s on both sides of politics. My country will be facing very similar problems like Japan very soon as well if we continue to avoid this topic thanks to us going down this new path of identity politics and extremes. That’s just my opinion and I hope it makes sense. This all seemed to happen very quickly and I honestly don’t see a way back from it .. we are heading into the unknown and it’s scary.

[@poofygoof]

if society makes it difficult to have children, less children are born. expecting women to "accept their duty" and abandon careers to take care of children is not a winning position. After breast-feeding is not an option, (due to choice or weaning,) there is no biological tie to an individual parent. Until gaijin and half-Japanese can become "true Japanese" the culture is doomed.

[@DiamondElisha]

6:00 min guy was really mature. Like his answer

[@GenerationNextNextNext]

My issue with not having kids is medical. I'm afraid of the whole childbirth process and having a messed up body afterwards. Perhaps some women also want to maintain their health and body weight and so are avoiding children?

[@ardalla535]

In the West what we hear about concerning Japan is "low sex drive." No one mentioned that though. Also, no one mentioned that Tokyo has very small residential living space per person: having a family would be difficult in a small apt.

[@VanillaCoke1956]

Because los sex drive is bullshit. Japanese people like to have sex just like everyone else. The whole "Japanese people have low sex drive" or "Japanese are too shy" crap is perpetuates by western people trying to feel superior. Check the STD stats in Japan and you'll realize people have a lot of sex. It's just not with steady partners...

[@Gadottinho]

some mentioned something similar tho, which was that there are so many things you can do alone, so, many prefer to stay single since it's easier and cheaper, although that would be kinda implying in economical problems too.

[@teco6964]

The size of your home doesn't matter. There are many Japanese who were born and raised in small apartments.

[@poofygoof]

I'm sure there is plenty of sex drive, but century-old technology has allowed separation of sex drive from reproduction.

[@Libellulaire]

@@teco6964 Of course it does. Everybody needs their own room. Having 3 or 4 people sharing one bedroom is awful. It makes the home anxiety inducing. Everybody needs some space for themselves and to be left alone in order to take care of their mental health and understand themselves as a person. On top of that, kids can be very noisy. Not being able to ever take any break from noise and disruptions will cause mental health issues.

[@DerNunu]

European here, personally i would not want a baby because the world is getting worse, there will be more disasters and troubles for future generations. Also the world is overcrowded with people. And the fact i get no say in what things schools teach kids is also discouraging. A cute enough wife would be able to convince me to have one or maximum 2 kids if she really wants some. If she agrees that we would try to lessen the burden of our kids by being smart with the money spending to support them all their life if needed. And take a lot of time in helping with their education and teaching them things. Also she would need to agree to never ever beat them.

[@Heymrk]

I absolutely do not want a child. There's two main reasons. One, I dont have the patience. They are sticky, whiny assholes. Two, the world is absolutely screwed up. I've felt this way all my life, will turn 40 this year and have had a vasectomy. My girlfriend, who is 37, had her tubes tied when she was 26. We don't see he need to get married, either. Just a waste of time and money. Plus we pay a lower tax rate filing as single.

[@zizu8591]

Where are you from? In my country people who don't have children pay more taxes.

[@boris8787]

Japanese people of both genders are turning their backs on marriage & parenthood. In 2012, the birthrate in Japan was so low that adult diapers outsold baby diapers for the very first time. Perhaps a big government cash incentive may help. 💰

[@Oversurge_]

Also cheating is rampant in Japan, and divorce is on the rise. Not only that but the dad almost never sees the kid again if their is a divorce. There's a huge amount of women I met in Japan who don't even know how to cook.

[@linkskywalker5417]

Is that last sentence so? If that's the case, why?

[@dimensionalmagic]

@@linkskywalker5417 Due to everyone's busy schedules and the abundance of goods available for purchase in stores and restaurants, no one even tries to prepare a nice supper. Can't really blame them.

[@Oversurge_]

@Link Skywalker They have been living off covienience store foods after leaving their parents home. In addition not being taught by their mothers.

[@Oversurge_]

@dimensionalmagic We can. I'm a salary man in Tokyo. I cook almost everyday. So do many of my coworkers. I get home late and also go to the gym 5 days a week. A lot of japanese girls just want a simple life and binge Netflix when they get home or go to cafes. Also they just have to learn, not do it everyday. (Japanese men often don't know how to cook also of course)

[@jsoe81657]

​@@Oversurge_ that's you but it goes on a case to case basis. America is nearly on the same scale with people going to drive thrus to avoid running late to meetings or if they need to run somewhere like the airport.

[@user-qp6jt7mk8r]

Having children seems so straining and damaging to the body😖 plus I am afraid they will inherit my mental illness, I feel I am not good enough. I want to be a housewife but I want the husband who supports us. It’s many factors that seem impossible

[@owihinape]

too many risks when giving birth!!! scary☹️💔

[@swannswann5641]

Ayo just a random guy but we all struggle with stupid stuff like that you are good enough good enough to make somebody very happy I believe in you it’s not shameful to be weak not at all however, staying weak is. I personally believe in you and if the stars allowed it I wish I could give you a big hug and tell you all this to you in person I’d be devastated if you were to disappear or give up much love even tho we’re from different parts of the world our hearts are connected ❤

[@warrior6673]

same goes in greece

[@FalVael124]

Wait, didn't the Japanese government have a policy about child support to support young married couples? Does the amount of it isn't enough for more than one child? Or all these people just doesn't know about it? I'm confused..

[@YJo1223]

Being alone is easier and less expensive

[@soonersciencenerd383]

unable to provide, possible medical issues, developing problems with education, finances, and ignorance of our human race is disrespectful to my possible child... not worth it.

[@charlesdarwin4780]

I'm not sure they can actually downplay the work life in Japan, as to tell someone negative things about someone (even a company) is technically defamation even if it IS the truth! Kind of nuts. Also! A world wide trend, is that more and more people move to cities to work and thrive, but can't get enough land to raise crops, build goods, or have a productive lifestyle that would have made children more affordable. It's a nasty cycle, but overall a mindset problem.

[@comicszoneuniverse]

1 rst world is collapsing at the speed of light

[@fionafidela]

that’s actually saddening how most of them actually want kids and even know how many they want but the economy makes them hesitate! all this time i thought the current japanese gen don’t want them hence the declining birth rate

[@GenerationNextNextNext]

I would like to see a woman's perspective on this topic.

[@armorbearer9702]

On the bright side, no one mentioned that they have trouble getting dates.

[@BLa-lq2bs]

I think a lot of people end up wanting kids when their serious partner wants kids. Opinions change!

[@calvintang398]

First thing: money

[@Libellulaire]

No, opinions don't change. Not on something that important. You're talking about people who were unsure on whether or not they wanted children, not on people who don't want any kids, ever, period. Of course, there are plenty of people who force a child on someone who didn't want any, kind of like "I really really really want one, it'll be fine, trust me !" or an ultimatum, and the other accepts not because they changed their opinion but because it was either accepting to have one kid or lose the person they love. And spoiler alert: those forced parents usually end up being terrible parents.

[@BLa-lq2bs]

@@Libellulaire I get what you’re saying, but I’m literally speaking from my own personal experience. I personally know people whose opinion changed on having kids. They either hit 30 and decided they did want children after all, or they met the right partner who they could picture themselves having a family with. Yeah, some people never change their mind on that, but some people definitely do. And no, they weren’t given ultimatums. They literally just changed their mind. People are allowed to do that, or not.

[@liopleurodon155]

Damn no wonder Japan is losing 600k people per year.

[@enid9911]

Children are a waste of time and money. Please accept it.

[@kawaiidoll4]

sign for Japanese to move abroad as it’s cheaper! Plus with the most powerful passport they can move anywhere they want, just have to get out of the comfort zone!🇯🇵

[@GattlingCombo]

I know finding people who are lgbtq+ may be harder then looking for males and females, but I'd like to see more perspectives from non hetero or non-binary people. 🙂

[@ThaFuzzwood]

Penis or sperm goes into vagina = child. Child is expensive. No difference there.

[@calvintang398]

Lgbt make babies via experiments in laboratory.out of topic already

[@owihinape]

@@calvintang398 what

[@owihinape]

@@ThaFuzzwood you’re missing a lot actually, where have you been?? haha

[@notrocketscience1950]

if you select men with that hair style you were only going to get one answer...

[@wallsttech6881]

Kindly ask the correct demographic* please.

[@Problem-]

grass eating boys = is potato

[@decomcgurk]

Good outrageous tho

[@yoyofreeflow]

Birthgap

[@dannywalker6381]

How are gonna solve their low birth rate issue then?

[@Gadottinho]

when the economical crisis is solved

[@ThaFuzzwood]

Fix money, fix work-life balance, fix dating culture. Then sparks can fly again.

[@calvintang398]

@@ThaFuzzwood It's not easy...in this capitalist world, upper class won't give up their money to make more even distribution of wealth among people in society..the wealth is dragging upwards.the lower class life getting bitter over time

[@shigerubrian]

C Cat姉さん, BOKU watched your video with great interest. First of all, I want to thank you. And you are interested in Japanese people and Japanese society. You know a lot of culture in the polyglot, but your interest is evolving. What BOKU was most pleased about the young people's answers is that they said they want to have children. Moreover, they want two or three. We saw this in other Japanese reports, and young women gave similar answers. Japanese incomes will always rise. Not explosively, but steadily, especially from the incomes of essential workers. Young men's fears about marriage are both realistic and 観念的or 妄想的. でしょ？ They may need a phenomenon like a catalyst to set off a chain of events. For example, I think that 'information' about marriage, childbirth and parenting of musicians, actors and actresses is fun and very imaginative, and further deepens their relationship and future prospects. 本当にありがとうございます for this really nice interview. ところでC 猫姉さんは、何人子供が欲しいの？　日本草原のシマウマ達に火を付けてください。

[@zoiuduu]

my god, cant she keep her head still haha

[@user-hr8ly7zo3f]

Girls expectation from men do not match what they can offer Please ask many girls who asking high salary they have nothing to say abt it

[@ThaFuzzwood]

Same reason why men don't want to get married anymore. No benefits and too expensive.

[@decomcgurk]

Deer katty, your outfits are fcukin outrageous babe, sincerely Declan

[@nathanhollins9128]

I don't feel like money should be a deciding factor when having children because life is appreciated on earth. But what I do think is the problem is that there is a misunderstanding about social status and quality of life. And the difference in men and wemon emotional needs. The question being are men understanding wemons need for emotional oneness, and the other important questions, are wemon recognizing what men do for propigation for their species. But until this differences in gender are understood, the platonic thinking won't change. Children are very adapted to living situations, and appreciated in all there different stages. So naturally when two appreciated each other there will be children and nothing for Japan to worry about. There is also other laws of attraction that will come into play I believe, such as an child appreciate man with emotional needs magnetic attention to a validating woman.

[@nathanhollins9128]

Or is the problem there is a common lack of appreciation of greatness? It's important for spiritual growth. And parents must be ready to love the child more than their self, so without this acceptance of greater goodness the dynamic may not be valid.

[@stuff787]

Without financial stability there is no life for a child. Bullying is predominant in Japan and SK where kids get picked on for not blending in with everyone else or coming from poverty. Those kids grow up traumatized or blamed by the parents as a burden and financial strain. "I did it for you" "I work my butt off for you" is something no kid wants to hear. Love fades with financial stress. You can preach all you want but I know damn well if I want to be a mother, I would want the best for my child. This includes being able to afford good clothes, food, a stable home, extra circular activities such as sports, travel experiences, family time, money for university/collage, potentially a new car when they get older. I do not want them to limit their opportunities for growth and success due to finances. Instead I would rather provide my child with multiple opportunities and the chance to study or do whatever they wish instead of focusing on getting a job so the family doesn't starve. This being said the working hours mixed in with women being unequal is not a good mix for Japan. Many women have limited opportunities and are seen as gold diggers for not working and raising a child at home. While others are seen as selfish and a bad mother for pursing a career. There is no winning for the women in that society. Whatever they do they will be blamed and ridiculed. Plus cheating is so common in Japan why should they be bound to a man that cheats for the sake of their child having financial stability? They know if they get a divorce they can't afford to raise the child or go back to their careers since time has passed. Maternal leave doesn't exist in Japan you basically forfeit your career the minute you have children. The workplace makes it difficult for mothers to come back. The Japanese government does not give tax money back or give money for child support like a lot of other countries do. Nor do they raise wages instead they decrease them while making everything else expensive. You can appreciate life all you want but if that life is suffering than your appreciation means nothing.

[@user-qm7jw]

@@stuff787 I'm not sure work-life balance and gender equality affect the birth rate but Finland is said to have the best work-life balance and gender equality in the world, but its fertility rate is actually lower than that of Japan. Conversely, fertility rates are higher in countries where women's rights are not respected, such as the Middle East and Africa. And Maternal leave exists in Japan. Japan's parental leave is legally required to be taken for a maximum of eight weeks, which is average compared to other developed countries. Japan has also ratified the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, which prohibits discrimination or dismissal of female employees because of parental leave. If a company in today's social media-enabled Japan were to unfairly fire a woman, it would instantly become an issue and be in the big news. In fact, my sister took parental leave at a Japanese company and has since returned to work there.

[@SwitchMaxFX]

>I don't feel like money should be a deciding factor when having children because life is appreciated on earth Ok how the hell are you gonna provide that life with what they need? Wtf kinda take is that.

[@nathanhollins9128]

Hugging is healthy, practically perfect. No movable parts, no battery to charge, no insurance needed, no inflation, no refundable, allways returnable. 100 percent healthler. But the blind cannot lead the blind. There is programs for the fickle years bullying is consistent at school. No, pointing the finger at others and leaving it a problem isn't the answer for the sober minded, neither is making changes without a plan. I'm encouraging people to believe in a beautiful future and not live as adult children of alcoholics fearful of the next higher-up. And embrace relationships with what is great. Look at so many who came from nothing and are now successful. If there is the love of childbearing and a plan to raise the child to adult age the parents must be optimistic and believe that out of crisis will produce perfection. The anchient map of the body and it's energy will reassure the weary of emotional stress. There going to relax and have children!

[@kyogal8628]

Depressing video.

[@pheunithpsychic-watertype9881]

Andy Warhol lookin muther

[@MarioUcomics]

You are NOT the father!

[@sunen7129]

Japanese women often complain how immature boys are but when you see their POV. You can actually see how they're looking more into how to support a family. Women on the other hand are just complaining about how men don't express their feelings or affection.

[@Libellulaire]

Women also talk about the money issues, I've seen plenty do it. And not expressing yourself is a big issue in a relationship. How are you gonna make a marriage work and raise a human being if your partner is as expressive as a dead fish ? It's normal that they care about that. I bet if all women were never ever expressing anything and the best you could get from them was passive-aggressiveness and sulking you'd also say their lack of ability to express themselves was a problem.

[@sunen7129]

@@Libellulaire Where did you see women talk about money issues. All the money related thing I saw was "how much do you expect your husband to make" Depends on the relationship. being too emotional can be seen as immaturity in most cases. But for lovers I guess expressing your intentions might be better.