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It’s no secret that families are a big part of Utah culture. But as our state’s and nation’s birth rates decline, many of us are left wondering why.

Writer Lisa Stoddard-Reeves weighed in on the issue in an op-ed published this week, arguing that the problem won’t be solved until we address the elephant in the room.

“In Utah — a state known for strong family values but ranked last in women’s equality — public debates about declining birth rates often follow a predictable script: blame the economy, feminism, changing family values and w

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