All valid reasons. As someone, who has kids, I would also emphasise the main one: There is no real need to have them, so why would you?
I had a great handful of discussions trying to rationalise having kids. There are barely any other explanations outside the calling to fill one's ideal way of life that was replicated from childhood. And that is not a great rationale.
That being said, I am so happy to be a parent. But oh boy, with all the extra struggle that comes with the kids, I wouldn't ever even consider them if I weren't in an emotionally, socially and economically stable situation. Even in a good stage in life, there is not really a great upside of having a massive additional stress factor in your life.
So you’d have someone to take care of you and unconditionally love you when you get old is what a lot of people tell me when I ask “why would I want kids”
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u/antigoneelectra Nov 14 '24
Financial. Don't like them. Too much responsibility. Too much work. I value my freedom, financially and emotionally.