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Is it selfish to choose not to have kids?

Ended March 5, 2026 | 72 total votes | Started March 4, 2026

My life, my choice
33
votes (46%)
Society needs future generations
39
votes (54%)
46%
54%

Top Arguments for My life, my choice

"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)

Top Arguments for Society needs future generations

"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)

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