Raising a child in the U.S. costs hundreds of thousands of dollars. Many younger Americans say they can't afford it.
  • CoffeeJunkie@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    I’m going to counter with 2 distilled, oversimplified thoughts:

    Happiness is a choice; most people can find a way to be happy in their lives with what they have.

    People shouldn’t have children mainly to experience joy, be complete, or just because. That’s fucked up. I know people will fluff out a number of reasons if challenged, but I think you nailed it, and I think more than a few people have kids just to have kids.