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Discussions surrounding fertility rates and cultural identity bring forth concerns about declining birth rates in blue states. Critics argue that younger generations in these areas are increasingly adopting a lifestyle that prioritizes personal enjoyment over traditional family structures—attributing this to a generalized fear of bringing children into a world affected by climate change and economic instability. This perspective underlines a broader critique of urban, liberal culture as disconnected from working-class realities, further deepening societal divides.