Here’s a surprising fact to end on: the average parent says “I’m done” after two kids. But the actual average number of children per family in the U.S. is about 1.9. So, the cap is usually lifted by default—you just stop. It’s not a dramatic “cap lift” moment; it’s a slow, quiet realization that you’ve reached the maximum number of human beings you can keep alive without losing your mind.
So, the next time someone asks, “When is the child cap being lifted?” just smile and say, “Never. But you can always get a cat.”