National Conception Day: A Good Idea ?

1. National Conception Day: A Good Idea ? http://www.tedxkidsbc.com/2011/05/vision/

2. Population Policies http://www.monochrom.at/english/2008/04/demographic-winter.htm What types of population policies exist ?

3. Pro-natalist or Expansive

4. Anti-natalist or Restrictive http://www.greenprophet.com/countries/afghanistan/

5. Maintenance or Stability 2 babies .1 + http://www.yooj.co.uk/test_page_1.html http://www.visualphotos.com/image/2x4628085/russian_babys_feet_sticking_out_from_blanket

6. Migration Policies International Domestic http://usa-green-card.com/blog/index.php/tag/green-card-lottery/ http://www.cbc.ca/history/SECTIONSE1EP16CH3LE.html

7. Eugenics http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/7861604/List-of-French-who-collaborated-with-Nazis-to-be-published-online.html http://statismwatch.ca/1997/06/01/alberta-barren-the-mannings-and-forced-sterilization-in-canada/

8. 2009 • 36countries have pro-natalist policies • 67 countries have anti-natalist policies • 33 countries have maintenance policies

9. Summary Sheet of Pro-natalist and Anti-natalist Policies Example:

12. Does where a country fits within the DT influence the type of population policy they implement ? pro-natalist anti-natalist Birth rates are plotted

13. Does where a country fits within the DT influence the type of population policy they implement ? RNI x 10 is plotted pro-natalist anti-natalist (horizontal position is what is important)

14. Pro-natalist or Expansive Policies http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1384422/Special-investigation-Inside-migrant-maternity-ward-NHS-struggling-cope.html

15. *Why would a country want a pro-natalist policy ? • replaces those lost in war and civil unrest • build up the military • replace retiring folks in the workforce • support the increasing number of seniors • occupy parts of a country that are virtually empty • help develop the resources of a state • lead to economic growth • increase majority/minority percentages • gain more influence internationally

16. Examples: of Pro-natalist Policies Past and Present http://www.imb.org/southern-africa/images/Malagasy_children.jpg

17. U.S.S.R. 1944 – 1992 awarded medals to women in order to encourage a high fertility rate. Why ?

18. 3 Categories of Medals were Presented • Motherhood Medals • Order of the Glory of Motherhood • or • Order of Maternal Glory • Order of Mother Heroine

19. Motherhood Medals 2nd Class 1st Class 5 children 8,000,000 awarded 6 children 4,000,000 awarded

20. Order of Maternal Glory 3rd Class 2nd Class 1st Class 7 children - 2,000,000 awarded 8 children - 1,000,000 awarded 9 children - 500,000 awarded

21. Order Mother Heroine 10 children 200,000 awarded

22. People’s Republic of Albania Order of Mother Heroine 10 children • - 1992 • Medals for bearing, • raising, & educating • children http://www.albaniancorner.com/store/Medals%20&%20Orders%20&%20Militaria/c22/index.html

23. Class I Class II Class III 3 children 9 children 6 children Albania Communist Order:Motherhood Glory

24. Germany Cross of Honor of the German Mother http://nobeliefs.com/mementoes.htm 1938 - 1944

25. http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-medals/nazi2.htm Bronze 3rd Class Mother’s Nazi Cross 4, 5 Silver 2nd Class Mother’s Nazi Cross 6, 7 Gold 1st Class Mother’s Nazi Cross 8 or more Diamond – 14 or more ?

26. German Mother’s Cross 14 children ? 17 diamonds http://snyderstreasures.com/pages/motherscross.htm

27. Hello, I just ran across your site with the rare diamond mothers cross. My grandmother was awarded this, she had 13 kids, 11 were boys. It was told to me by my father that it was given to her in his home town of Danzig. I had searched many times trying to find and information regarding this and all I found was the gold silver and bronze crosses. I thought maybe my dad was mistaken when he reported that hers had diamonds in it.   I spoke with my dad and got a lot more information on how my grandmother received that cross.  She was the only one in Danzig and was in the newspaper for it.  My grandmothers name was Anna Noetzel Sirotzki, born Feb. 23 1894. It was given in Danzig. Now known as Gdansk. If you are a war buff you know about Danzig. The 5 black cars came with the Nazi flags to my dads home, the address was Nr 5 Rammbau Strasse, Danzig. The 2 men presented it were of the Nazi party named, Gauleiter Forsterar and Senatsprasiden Arthur Greiser. They were the highest in charge in the City next to Hitler in Danzig and Poland. My dad said it was a huge presentation and party. The newspapers were there as well. This is why that cross is so important to my family. And why if I had the money I would buy it. To me it means the world. My father is so excited to finally have confirmation of the cross. He is now 81 yrs old and in poor health but his memory is sharp as a tack.  I wish he had it but it is long gone and your is to much for me to ever afford. It is nice to see that it does desist. I guess I am wondering how you located this rare item? With this being part of my family hermitage I wish I had 5 grand.   Sincerely, Monica W. http://www.snyderstreasures.com/pages/motherscross.htm

28. Bulgaria 1950 - 1991 http://www.shopbulgaria.com/communist-period-1948-1989-5007.html Medal for Maternity, 1st class 4 children Medal for Maternity, 2nd class 3 children

29. Bulgarian Order of Mother Glory (original version) http://www.shopbulgaria.com/communist-period-1948-1989-5007.html Class I Class 2 Class 3 4, 5 children ? 6,7 children ? 8/9 children ?

30. Bulgarian Order of Mother Glory (newer version) http://www.shopbulgaria.com/communist-period-1948-1989-5007.html Class I Class 2 Class 3

31. Mongolia Order of Maternal Glory : 1957 http://crazymongol.tripod.com/order_of_maternal_glory.htm First Class Second Class 9 children 5 – 8 children

32. Mongolia • Pro-natalist policy has been start and stop since 1957 • until 1976 illegal to possess or use birth control • family allowance paid • 100 days + maternity leave • 2 weeks paid trip to spa for new mothers • if married and no children – special tax • Medals and cash 6 + 1st Order 0f Glorious Motherhood + $154.00 • 4 + 2nd Order of Glorious Motherhood + $77.00

33. Russia http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/apr/21/vladimir-putin-increasing-russian-life-expectancy 2005 - 06 Putin identified the demographic crisis 2011 boost the BR by 30% over the next 4 years & increase life expectancy ($54 billion ) 2012 Russia's long-standing demographic crisis, ….. could eventually turn the huge country into “a geopolitical 'void' whose fate would be decided by other powers” unless current trends are turned around.

34. Russia Recent incentives 2006 - 2012 • 2nd & subsequent babies - ~ $10,000 (pd. at age 3) • - ~ $60.00 / month • if more than 3 children - ~ $250 / month • child’s ed. • improve living conditions / • mortgage • mother’s retirement http://somatosphere.net/2011/12/%E2%80%98population-prescriptions%E2%80%99-pronatalism-and-the-fear-of-underpopulation-in-post-soviet-russia.html

35. RussiaRecent incentives continued • more available daycare • adjustable work schedules for women • smart immigration policy – encourage expats to return home (cash, social benefits, jobs) • --encourage talented young foreigners to immigrate • established a special system of pension for housewives as a separate class • financial support for single mothers

36. Russia Recent incentives continued 2008Year of the Family http://www.farfrommoscow.com/articles/songs-for-russias-day-of-family-fidelity-and-love.html

37. RussiaRecent incentives continued July 8 new national holiday – Day of Family, Love, and Fidelity • earlier births • stable families – reduce divorce rate, • revive family values • promote patriotism – babies for Russia A 3rd child means wealth will be tripled in the third millennium. http://somatosphere.net/2011/12/%E2%80%98population-prescriptions%E2%80%99-pronatalism-and-the-fear-of-underpopulation-in-post-soviet-russia.html • “Give me Life Campaign” • medals for long married couples with children (~ 25 years)

38. Japan Princesses Masako & Aiko

39. Japan • Government Incentives • improved parental leave (1 yr. @ 66.7%) • local govn’ts (rural) cash bonuses • monthly allowance (~ 300/child) • New Angel Plan (more available daycare & less working hours) • free pre-natal care and deliveries http://factsanddetails.com/japan.php?itemid=600&catid=18 • Companies are urged to have family-friendly packages • monthly payments (Matsushita) • shorter hours (Nippon Telegraph & Telephone) • fertility treatments paid for (Canon) • $400 (1st) - $40,000 (5th) (Softbank) • $1000 – 1st, $2000 – 2nd, $20,300 for 3rd + (Koei Tecmo )

40. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/lifestyle/2006-05/11/content_586920_2.htmhttp://www.chinadaily.com.cn/lifestyle/2006-05/11/content_586920_2.htm Stop the birth rate decline bra, babies support old people http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/lifestyle/2006-05/11/content_586920.htm

41. Japan Labour force Women (cumulative causation) Immigration policy (Nation-state) Robotics http://www.superstock.com/stock-photos-images/4102-24539 http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2009/03/japanese-big-three-production-plunging/

42. Singapore Their earlier anti-natalist policies worked so well, Singapore is now promoting births again http://ethanwan.blogspot.com/2009/12/dr-koh-poh-kian-sbcc.html

43. Singapore Child Development Credit & Baby Bonus CDC - Jan. 1, 2005 Dec. 31, 2011 - $300 - $400 per child per year in CDA • Baby Bonus • Started in 2001 and modified since • $4000 for 1st & 2nd child • $6000 for 3rd & 4th child • Born after Aug 17, 2008 matching contributions - parents/government • Dec. 31 year child turns 6 $6000 1st & 2nd • (total or /yr. ?) $12,000 3rd & 4th • $18,000 5th & subsequent • Born before Aug 17, 20 matching contributions for 2nd – 4th babies only

44. Singapore • Social Development Unit 1984(started) • 2006(changed) • to improve the social networking between busy working individuals • organize activities for its members http://www.myspaceanimations.com/myspace-animations-heart-graphics.html

45. Social Development Unit “Dare to Date" http://healthscreeningpackagessingapore.com/ “The Chemistry Guide: When Boy Meets Girl”, '' focusing on the overworked, the shy, and the "cosmetically challenged." The guide reminds hopeful singles that "Skin-care products are must-have investments" and "There's no bigger turnoff than a foul mouth, reeking with leftovers from lunch!" 2 free publications

46. Singapore Family Matters/Singapore government department http://www.openmentis.com/Romancing_Singapore.htm

47. Singapore His and Her perfume Commissioned by Family Matters/Singapore http://www.sp.edu.sg/wps/portal/vp-spws/schcls.abt.ourproducts.romancingsg http://www.sp.edu.sg/wps/portal/vp-spws/schcls.abt.ourproducts.romancingsg

48. Singapore govn’t allowing more suggestive programming (TV and movies) http://thepreppyprincess.wordpress.com/2008/05/30/an-actual-preppy-link-to-sex-and-the-city-omg/

49. Singapore Criticisms Social Engineering (eugenics ?) SDU = Social Development Unit or Single, Desperate, and Ugly

50. Singapore Dr. Wei Siang Yu http://funnymalaysia.blogspot.com/2007_10_01_archive.html Dr. Love’s midnight talk show (bathtub tutorials) (rekindle the passion) Dr. Love’s Super Baby-Making Show (9 /10 couples - $100,000)