"I chose not to have kids because I grew up in poverty. I'd rather give 100% to myself than 50% to a child."
- breaking_the_cycle (32 votes)
"The planet is burning, housing is unaffordable, and you want me to bring MORE people into this?"
- eco_realist (27 votes)
"Having kids is a deeply personal choice. Calling it 'selfish' for NOT doing it is wild entitlement from society."
- my_uterus_my_rules (18 votes)
"Every generation thought the world was ending. Your grandparents survived wars and still chose life."
- historical_perspective (22 votes)
"Not saying it's selfish, but someone has to pay for your retirement. Future taxpayers don't grow on trees."
- demographics_matter (12 votes)
"The happiest old people I know are surrounded by family. The loneliest ones traded family for career."
- long_term_thinker (5 votes)