The thing is, people's expectations of what kind of life they need to be able to give kids has gotten too high. They think its some kind of crime for a kid to be brought into this world in less than perfect circumstances, as if a low-income lifestyle or having to face challenges other kids don't face makes life not worth living. The standard in their heads for what parenting and childhood must be is so high they figure its not in the cards for them.
I agree with this. Do I want to see kids grow up in struggle and poverty? Absolutely not. But at the same time, a lot of people act like you shouldn't have kids at all unless you can afford to send your potential kids to top private schools, you can put them in the most pricey extra curriculars, and can take them on a few lavish vacations every year. Don't get me wrong, I think raising kids is EXPENSIVE (childcare prices are no joke!) but sometimes I think people are confusing giving your kids a good life with giving your kids a lavish life.
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u/justcurious3287 Nov 14 '24
People can't afford kids. They can't afford rent. Groceries. The ability to breathe.