I'll have to disagree with part of your first paragraph. Despite the technological advancement of this era it is more difficult to raise a child in this time. During the old days the cost of raising a child was lesser than today. A child might not need a formal education in those times. Most of the population grow what they eat. You don't have to pay the amount of bills we pay today. Utility bills like electricity, gas, water, streaming channels, Tv, Phone bills etc where not really there.
Taking care of yourself alone right now is difficult let alone two children. Yea I agree that some are lazy and not ready to work but you can't generalize like that.
It is not difficult to raise a child. BUT! A child needs attention, care, time. Money is not the last, but it cannot be said that it is extremely critical. You can buy a little cheaper clothes or diapers, but communicate more with the child or take him to some kind of developing kids club.
I'll be a little cynical - but people who want to have sex but don't use protection, don't have normal living conditions, or don't have prospects for raising a child are criminals! I understand that most people want children. But you need to measure your capabilities - from living conditions, and the opportunity to devote time to the child, to the place of residence, prospects for education and work.
I was in one country, quite poor, I won’t name it so as not to offend anyone, and driving around the cities I stopped in one cafe. A family worked there, father, wife and 6 children
Do not believe it, while we were having dinner and enjoying the rest, dad and mom managed not only to cook, but also to devote time to the little ones, talking to them, reading something to them in books. At this time, the older children helped deliver food, collect, clean up ... And the older children knew, in addition to their native language, 2 more languages - English and Spanish. And these children will have a good future, and their parents will receive care and guardianship in their old age. Unlike those families where they thoughtlessly breed, children are considered a burden, and they constantly moan that life is hard.