Another day, another celebrity baby announcement. Alec Neel Vance joins the world as the fourth child of his parents—enough to make anyone roll their eyes at the predictable media frenzy that will undoubtedly follow. Instead of focusing on real issues like rampant inflation or crime rates, CNN, Fox News, and their ilk will indulge in the sugary narratives of family life at its most elite. This is what they want to distract us with—a distraction from the declining quality of our collective lives.

You can bet that outlets will cover this story with an air of reverence, pushing the idea that more kids equal more love, and ignoring the glaring reality that, for most Americans, the thought of even one child is a daunting financial and emotional undertaking. The portrayal of such a luxurious family life is part of the elite narrative that fuels envy and unrealistic expectations among regular folks trying to make ends meet.

Meanwhile, we have serious issues we should be discussing, like the catastrophic effects of policies that disproportionately affect working families or the erosion of parental rights in education. But sure, let’s celebrate the newest tiny tot like it’s the second coming. The corporate media loves a good feel-good story, especially when it conveniently distracts us from the mess they’ve helped create.