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Cities Losing Kids, What It Means | Salt Lake City News
Cities are losing kids at an alarming rate, with a six percent drop over the past decade and birth rates hitting all-time lows—even in family-friendly states like Utah. This global trend signals deeper societal shifts: fewer children mean fewer future workers, strained Social Security, and weaker tax bases, impacting everything from defense to debt. Beyond economics, families drive down costs, fuel innovation through schools, and inject vital community energy. But solutions are elusive—financial incentives haven’t worked, and even religious factors seem stagnant. Urban leaders must rethink…
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