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Hey, crazy kids. Ready for some existential discussion?
Considering that bringing a child into this world must be done so without their consent, is it not the most selfish act one (or, more appropriately, two) can do? No one who has been alive at this point has had the option to exist. We've all been forced into it. We've all been forced to find something to do to survive. Some have it good, some don't. But that's not the point. And eventually, we can opt out if we choose, but should that even be necessary in the first place?
So, is the so-called "biological urge" to reproduce enough justification for this terrorism on humanity, especially in this day and age when over-population is a real issue in many countries around the planet? Does that fact alone serve to only exemplify how selfish and vain having children really is? You can even continue this with consideration of those who have children as a means of receiving more welfare benefits, who already cannot afford to provide for their family on their own as it is.
Is the continuation of humanity, essentially against its own future generations' will, excusable? Understandable? Justifiable? How can the needs of the many in this case outweigh the needs of the few, when the few are also the many?
Also, another point to consider: If it were possible to ask children for their consent to exist in this world, and they knew what they were in for in terms of just how cruel and unfair this world can be, would they give that consent? And if they didn't, would we continue to force them to exist in this world anyway, for the sake of continuing humanity?
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This is just food for thought and discussion. I'm not against having children, being parents, etc. I've just had these sorts of things go through my head anytime I've thought about future plans on being a parent, having a family, etc. Figured it'd be good for discussion.
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Considering that bringing a child into this world must be done so without their consent, is it not the most selfish act one (or, more appropriately, two) can do? No one who has been alive at this point has had the option to exist. We've all been forced into it. We've all been forced to find something to do to survive. Some have it good, some don't. But that's not the point. And eventually, we can opt out if we choose, but should that even be necessary in the first place?
So, is the so-called "biological urge" to reproduce enough justification for this terrorism on humanity, especially in this day and age when over-population is a real issue in many countries around the planet? Does that fact alone serve to only exemplify how selfish and vain having children really is? You can even continue this with consideration of those who have children as a means of receiving more welfare benefits, who already cannot afford to provide for their family on their own as it is.
Is the continuation of humanity, essentially against its own future generations' will, excusable? Understandable? Justifiable? How can the needs of the many in this case outweigh the needs of the few, when the few are also the many?
Also, another point to consider: If it were possible to ask children for their consent to exist in this world, and they knew what they were in for in terms of just how cruel and unfair this world can be, would they give that consent? And if they didn't, would we continue to force them to exist in this world anyway, for the sake of continuing humanity?
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This is just food for thought and discussion. I'm not against having children, being parents, etc. I've just had these sorts of things go through my head anytime I've thought about future plans on being a parent, having a family, etc. Figured it'd be good for discussion.