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by blep_ 1258 days ago
> Most parents sacrificed some of their future to have children

That's a choice they made, though (and usually for selfish reasons). It's like giving someone a gift and then getting upset when they don't pay you back for it.

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It’s not about pay back; it’s about helping those in need that once helped you. It also sets a great example for your kids to consider if the day comes when you are old and in need.
> It’s not about pay back; it’s about helping those in need that once helped you.

That... is paying them back, though?

> It also sets a great example for your kids to consider if the day comes when you are old and in need.

That would be the selfish reasons I mentioned. I consider it unethical to expect this of one's children.