Progressives often champion ideals of autonomy, empowerment, and social justice, but the data shows a growing hesitancy among young, secular, and politically liberal individuals when it comes to the prospects of parenthood. Anastasia Berg and Rachel Wiseman point out that this dilemma raises profound questions about the interplay between personal fulfillment, societal pressures, and deeply held values. How can we have conversations that transcend partisan divides, allowing us to reclaim the joys and responsibilities of raising the next generation?