The proposal from French President Emmanuel Macron to boost birth rates by subsidizing assisted reproductive technology (ART) raises concerns about the sustainability of such a solution. While many Western countries, including France, are facing declining birth rates that threaten societal structure and culture, the focus on promoting ART as a solution may not address the underlying factors contributing to the problem.
Macron’s plan to offer free fertility tests and taxpayer-funded IVF may appeal to those who believe in the transformative power of science and technology on birth rates. However, the consequences of this approach are significant, with thousands of embryos being destroyed annually and the creation of motherless and fatherless children intentionally.
The use of ART can also create a false sense of security for individuals, leading them to delay marriage and reproduction under the assumption that technology can overcome biological limitations. This trend could further exacerbate existing societal challenges, such as fractured families and their associated disadvantages for children.
While promoting ART as a solution to low birth rates may seem appealing, it is crucial to consider the long-term implications of prioritizing technology over the traditional family structure. Instead of relying solely on assisted reproductive technology, addressing the root causes of declining birth rates, such as changes in social norms and values, may be a more sustainable approach to addressing this issue.
