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by david422
1450 days ago
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I think that, even though it's an odd question, it's a fair question. But I'll try to answer a different question: Having kids means that your life is no longer yours - your kids become the primary focus. When you cannot complete a 20 minute task uninterrupted because your kids require your attention. Or the only free time you get is at 9pm and you're ready for bed. At least for the first few years. So if you are asking what are the benefits - there are benefits as some other posters commented. But if you are asking the question, it's probably not the right choice for you. For instance, asking others what the benefits are to getting a dog. Yes, there are benefits, but if you haven't reached the point of wanting a dog simply because you want a dog, then getting a dog probably isn't the right choice. |
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Do you make all major life decisions in this way, i.e. just wanting something because you want it? Would you encourage someone who's violent and abusive have kids just because they want them, too? It's a genuine question because it's shockingly unrelatable to me. Everything from my diet to my career to my friends and hobbies goes through a cost-benefit analysis. This sometimes surprises people, but I'm surprised how often people are stuck in situations like an abusive relationship precisely because they act on emotional impulse rather than analyzing whether or not they should want something.