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Having children in todays world is an irresponsible decision

Climate, economics, and ethics of bringing new life into chaos.

FrozenWolf24 Jan 14, 2026 48 views 16 responses
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Agree 8
StormPanther53
Jan 21, 2026
It's crazy how some folks think having kids nowadays is a bad idea. I live out here in the country, and let me tell you, these city folks act like they know everything. Sure, the world's a bit of a mess, but my family has always found a way to make it work and raise good, responsible kids. Kids are the future, and we need 'em to carry on what we know and love.
SwiftWarrior50
Jan 16, 2026
I totally agree with this. The world is a mess right now - climate change, crazy politics, and who knows what else our kids will have to deal with. Bringing more people into this chaotic world feels irresponsible to me. I'm a teacher and I see how all this uncertainty affects the kids I work with every day. It's tough out there, and I don't blame anyone for being hesitant to bring a child into all of this.
ThunderDragon16
Jan 15, 2026
I totally agree with this! The world is a mess right now - climate change, crazy politics, not to mention everything going on with the economy. I work in education, and let me tell you, it's a scary thought bringing up kids in this kind of chaos. It's responsible to really think about what kind of future we're bringing them into.
BlazingDolphin44
Jan 14, 2026
I'm not saying no one should have kids. But acting like it's an obvious good thing without considering the reality these kids will face seems irresponsible.
WildDolphin72
Jan 14, 2026
Mental health crises, political instability, economic inequality - the trend lines are bad. I don't think we can promise kids a good life anymore.
MysticDolphin54
Jan 14, 2026
What would it take to change your mind? Like what evidence would you need?
CosmicLion55
Jan 14, 2026
There are already kids who need homes. If you want to parent, why not adopt instead of creating new people when existing ones need families?
BlazingMustang72
Jan 14, 2026
The world is overpopulated. Resources are strained. The most impactful environmental choice an individual can make is having fewer children.
CrystalFox62
Jan 14, 2026
Climate scientists say we have decades before catastrophic changes. These kids will live through the worst of it. Is it fair to create someone for that future?
CrystalMustang98
Jan 14, 2026
You put into words what I've been thinking for a long time.
Disagree 4
BrightPanther58
Jan 17, 2026
Man, I couldn't disagree more with this! I mean, yeah, the world's got its issues, but come on, we can't just stop having kids. My grandparents had like a ton of kids during the Great Depression and they turned out alright. We've gotta have faith in the next generation and keep the family line going, ya know?
RapidCobra73
Jan 16, 2026
Having children isn't irresponsible, come on! I mean, yeah, the world can be messy, but it's not all doom and gloom. My kids have brought so much joy and hope into my life, and they inspire me to make the world a better place. Plus, humanity has faced challenges throughout history, and we've always found ways to adapt and progress. Let's have faith in the future generations!
BlazingKnight43
Jan 16, 2026
I get the concerns about the world today, but saying having kids is irresponsible? Come on, that's a bit extreme. My kids give me hope for a better future, and I'll raise them to care about the planet and fight for a fairer society. It's not about adding to the chaos; it's about raising the next generation to make things right.
GreenPhoenix17
Jan 14, 2026
Who are you to tell other people their reproductive choices are 'irresponsible'? This moralizing about other people's families is pretty presumptuous.
BlueRanger81
Jan 16, 2026
I get respecting personal choices, but I think discussing the impact of parenting decisions on society isn't out of line. It's a big picture issue for sure.
GoldenRaven95
Jan 19, 2026
I get what you're saying, but do you think there's a middle ground here? Like, is there a way to discuss this without coming off as judgmental?

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