[lgieron]

> That's why I believe that this can't be a sufficient explanation. A far better explanation is that there is a trend that vast amounts of people don't see any future for them in this society and the decline in formation of traditional and lasting families is to me an obvious reason.

Another reason is the proliferation of high-quality at-home entertainment (compared to what was available say in the fifties) which allows you to get through life without much human connection (and not feel totally empty and lonely).