A hidden factor in birth-rate decline - pessimism
Jul 24, 2026
Australia's birth rate is at record low of 1.42 children per woman, significantly below the 2.1 replacement level.
It's the same situation in North America and Europe.
A recent article in The New York Times, suggests that beside cost of living pressures and the trend of delaying parenthood, insecurity in work and in the world are making people question the future and whether they should bring a baby into it. This also explains why people with secure jobs are still not leaping into parenthood. Read the article here
The impact on society will be immense. With fewer children, what impact will it have on schools and teaching careers?
Image: young students enjoying Toonworld's Model Making Workshop (Airdried Clay)
Another idea for Term 4 - Circus !
Run Away With The Circus brings circus skills to your school, most cities on the mainland. Adapted to students from K - Yr 12. Fun, team building and skill development what more do you need?
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Last week of Term 3 for some states
Term 3 finishes this Friday 18th for Queensland, Victoria and NT. Other states follow - eventually. It's quite a staggered finish this term.
Think about great activites for Term 4. Lots to choose from. Just search for the right fit.
Image: The Magic Pyjama Party, K- Yr 6, incursion. Victoria on
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Latest Show Added - SA
Gorgeous, sustainable, adventurous and entertaining, Pico and the Golden Lagoon is an incursion presented by Pico's Puppet Palace for students K - Yr 4.
SA based, but available to tour.
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