In the early '90's British writer P. D. James, known for her literary detective stories, published a novel, Children of Men. Suddenly, there are no children in the world. For no definitive reason, a few years prior, babies had stopped being born. People have had to leave the country and band together in a few cities, self- imposed euthanasia is obligatory, etc. The thought of how society got there and the implications for the world are mind-boggling and, unfortunately relevant. I can't help but think of James' vision when reading the news these days.
We know things are strange when people are not having babies until they are actually old. Here is a proponent examining the physical ramifications, which are not limited to the next generation.
http://www.tnr.com/article/politics/magazine/110861/how-older-parenthood-will-upend-american-society?page=0,4
Pregnancy complications are twice as high for women who were born prematurely. The most significant cause of prematurity is previous abortion followed by multiple births many of which are the result of "reproductive technology". We cause women to be born prematurely, they have problems with their pregnancies which cause their babies to have problems and on and on.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120924142440.htm
And there is a male fertility crisis.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2243155/Male-fertility-falls-France--UK-Sperm-counts-fall-rapidly-diet-lifestyle.html
As we begin our second 40 years, the problems have never been starker or the need for our commitment greater.
Success for you and your goals in 2013! Anne |
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