Why do people have children?

[Anonymous]

Despite the obvious need to continue the human race, why? It gives you all this responsibility, zaps freedom, zaps finances...

[Berethor]

Having children is the main purpose in life, natural selection, because we are not immortals.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/06/03/japan-low-births-population-decline-2021/

[Anonymous]

Wanting a family. The bond, unconditional love, loyalty you get from it. Maybe. Fear of being alone, maybe. Women have the natural maternal instincts to take care and nurture, apparently. I don't know about men. I dont want kids either, but it seems to make other people very happy lol.

[Asker]

What do you want

[Opinion Owner]

I still want marriage. I am confident i will find someone who wants the same things as i do. Like what you said, i want freedom, in every aspect of my life. Yourself?

[Opinion Owner]

I just have to be okay with what other people will think. Which at the end of the day, doesn't matter at all. We all live our own lives.

[Anonymous]

Some people are not selfish, which you obviously are.

[clampfan101]

It’s worth it.