Based Camp with Simone & Malcolm Collins | The Rise of Parents Who Regret Having Children @SimoneandMalcolm | Uploaded June 2024 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
In this thought-provoking video, Malcolm and Simone Collins delve into the growing phenomenon of parental regret and its connection to the urban monoculture. They analyze recent articles about parents who regret having children, discussing the potential causes and offering a pronatalist perspective on the issue. The couple explores topics such as high-effort parenting, the importance of objective functions in life, and the psychological impact of the urban monoculture on parenting experiences. They also touch on Eric Holle's piece about the transformative nature of parenthood and offer insights into finding meaning and purpose through raising children. This video provides a comprehensive look at modern parenting challenges and offers potential solutions for those struggling with parental regret.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and overview of parental regret articles
03:15 Analysis of quotes from regretful parents
07:20 High-effort parenting and its impact on happiness
11:45 The urban monoculture and its effect on parenting perspectives
15:30 Eric Holle's piece on the transformative nature of parenthood
19:50 The importance of objective functions in life
23:40 Experiencing life anew through children's perspectives
27:55 Offering help to regretful parents
31:10 The psychological impact of the urban monoculture
34:45 Second puberty and changing perspectives after having children
38:20 Religious conversions and fear of death
41:30 Concluding thoughts on parenting and love for children