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by TekMol 2492 days ago 

    most humans have children because that is
    maximizing their quality of life
Citation needed. I have read several studies about which factors improve quality of life. I cannot remember a single one that had "children" in the list of factors that significantly improve happiness.
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ljcn 2492 days ago
Just yesterday - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/children-happines...

Parents with grown-up children report being happier than those without children (but those with younger children are the least happy).

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TekMol 2492 days ago
First paragraph:

    Parents often say their children bring them joy
    but most research suggests kids cause financial
    worry, stress and anxiety.
Second paragraph:

    However, the latest research suggests children
    do actually make people happier – but only once
    they’ve left home.
That is in line with what most studies come up with as one of the central aspects of a happy life: Having friends. I would think that kids kinda fall in that category after they left home.
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Scarblac 2492 days ago
How about "being a grandparent"?
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