We've got a Sharan too. The number of cars with three proper seats in the back is surprisingly small. Even once they're out of car seats, having one child on the not-really-a-seat in the mi… (View Post)

That's quite startling. I set off wondering whether there is some element of self-selection here - that the sorts of people you hang out with are more likely to be childless or at least without … (View Post)

Well it could do. But how would it afford that? Presumably by taxing the childless more. Which doesn't really help with them being able to start families. But it would certainly start to reduce … (View Post)

In theory, yes. I'm certainly convinced by the theory that having both parents working has driven house prices up. I think the reverse would take a long time to filter though, though, in which t… (View Post)

I wonder how many commenting on here are "at work" while pleasantly diverting themselves with discussions on economics and demographics? (Awkwardly raises hand...) (View Post)