Birth rates in the U.S. fell 2 percent in 2008, the biggest drop in nearly four decades, Time.com reported.
The Guttmacher Institute, which is affiliated with Planned Parenthood, suggested the recession may be to blame, as women factor economic anxieties into their decision about having children.
Steve Watters, director of marriage and parenting preparation at Focus on the Family, agreed that the economic environment is tough right now.
"But couples can still embrace the hope of babies even in these uncertain times," he said. "Couples found a way to care for their children back in the days of the Great Depression — including Dr. James Dobson's parents. This generation might have to make sacrifices, but it's by no means impossible to provide the kind of nurturing environment children need.
"It's my hope that Christian couples will be reminded in this time of economic insecurity that God is still trustworthy as a provider and that babies are still one of His best sources of hope."
Contact: Jennifer Mesko
Source: CitizenLink
Publish Date: September 25, 2009
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