ECO: declining birth rate II

I. Issue and reason

We are worried about this issue because the declining birth rate is connected with other issues like the shortage of workers and the pension system. We are afraid of what will happen when we grow old.

II. Causes

1) Firstly, the cost of education is increasing. If this continues, it will be difficult for us to raise children in the future.

2) Second, it is difficult to work hard and take care of the children at the same time.

3) Lastly, the burden of child care is increasing due to the nuclear family. The feelings of couples is causing a decline in the number of children.

III. Solutions

1) Firstly, the Japanese government should support people with educational costs.

2) Second, we should change our feelings about child care.

We emphasize our feelings should change. This problem will certainly affect us in the future.