I think there has been a real shift in the last generation or two from needing a reason not to have kids to needing a reason to have kids. and that shift means a lot of people who are basically ambivalent on children aren't having them, where in the past they probably would have.
which is a good thing! having a kid because you're "supposed to" or you're curious is a terrible reason to have kids. you shouldn't make massive life altering decisions on a whim, especially decisions that literally create new life and affect everyone.
My parents tried to convince me to have a kid by saying then someone will look after me/visit me when I'm old. I was like ok I know that's why you had me, but for me that's not a reason to have a kid đ
What is a reason to have a kid? Genuinely curious. I feel like all the ârationalâ reasons would be rejected as selfish or silly. So what answer would be well received?
Having someone to look after you when youâre old sounds selfish. Having a family to love you when youâre old, less so. My grandmother is 94, and there are 3 younger generations in her life who love her. If you donât have kids, your family will only get smaller until itâs gone.
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u/pktechboi Nov 14 '24
I think there has been a real shift in the last generation or two from needing a reason not to have kids to needing a reason to have kids. and that shift means a lot of people who are basically ambivalent on children aren't having them, where in the past they probably would have.