The Japan Times4h ago
Japan is set to impose a "singles tax" next month as part of financing for measures to boost fertility rates, but it's not a tax and not levied on singles. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/03/26/japan/japans-singles-tax/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #japaneseeconomy #taxes #familyplanning #parenthood #children
Japan’s ‘singles tax’ is just one battle after another

The plan has attracted vitriol due to its name and the fact that it burdens single-person households, which are now the most common type of household in Japan.

The Japan Times
Mbingu6h ago

A society that shields parents from criticism and reflection can never be democratic.
I would even say a society where parents shield each other from criticism can never be democratic.

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Devil's Panties9h ago
03/27/2026
The days are long and the years are short as fuck!
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Centre for Population Change13h ago

💻 NEW VIDEO - last week, Julia Behrman from Northwestern University delivered our #CPCCGWebinar, exploring changing norms around having #children

She discussed how having children is no longer seen as something everyone is expected to do, but more as optional and contingent shaped by circumstances

https://youtu.be/qXziDL3gWFM?si=ZI-tVwdA6mo0FIF_

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Mapping the strength & character of the norm to have children: Evidence from the US - Julia Behrman

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Devil's Panties2d ago
03/25/2026
The idea is always better than the reality.
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Devil's Panties3d ago
03/24/2026
Welcome to the rest of your life.
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The Japan Times4d ago
Japan will allow joint custody starting April 1, bringing high expectations for sidelined parents — and fear to survivors of domestic abuse. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/24/japan/society/joint-custody-parents/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #children #parenthood #divorces #japanesecourts #domesticviolence #childabuse
Fear and fairness: Japan’s joint custody reform sparks debate

From April, Japan will allow joint parental authority. For some, that means more time with their child, but for domestic abuse survivors, there is only fear.

The Japan Times
The Japan Times4d ago
Japan will introduce joint custody of children for divorcing couples for the first time this April. Here's what you need to know. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/24/japan/society/explainer-joint-custody/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #japanesecourts #domesticviolence #childabuse #parenthood #divorce #children #justiceministry
What you need to know about Japan’s new joint custody system

For the first time ever, revisions to the family law will allow parents to choose between sole custody or joint custody following a divorce.

The Japan Times
Devil's Panties4d ago
03/23/2026
Parent flirting
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yhistoryMar 20

Sometimes, being a hero doesn’t look the way we expect.

Not loud.
Not glamorous.
Not perfect.

Just tired.
Uncertain.
But still showing up every single day.

For the ones who need you most.

You give up so much, put yourself last, and fight your own silent battles—just to make sure your kids are okay.

Maybe no one sees it.
But it means everything.

You are a true hero!

#RealLifeHero #Parenthood #Respect #Family #EverydayLife #Strength #Love #Class #work #workingclass