A recent report about falling fertility rates and increasing childlessness from the BBC has created some discussion online.  The controversy centres on the headline image which shows a young man in front of his games collection.  These include games of some significance including Scythe, Root, Brass and the Suburbia Collector’s Edition, and none of which are cheap.  The implication in the discussion is that he can’t afford to have children because he spends too much on games.  Of course, they may not be his games and nobody has the right to criticise how someone else chooses to spend their money anyhow.  It is often observed, however, that the cost of everything has increased significantly—board games are no exception—and our hobby-spending unquestionably affects our other choices in life.

– Image from bbc.co.uk