I just had a baby boy two months ago, I also work and go to school at the same time. My wife is staying home to raise him but she is quite content. Having a ki

I just had a baby boy two months ago, I also work and go to school at the same time. My wife is staying home to raise him but she is quite content. Having a kid forces you to think about what you're leaving behind on the planet. The realization that there's a little one who is going to look up to you for every little thing makes you really question and think about your own point of view, your own ways of doing things. I felt like I became a leader when I had my son. It changes you in a way that nothing else quite can. It opens your heart. Check out The beginning of life on netflix. It's quite an eye opening piece. I would almost posit that if you are going to be successful, then you can certainly be successful regardless of having a kid or not. I also don't think any material success is quite so valuable as the experience of having a child. I know millionaires that decided to never have kids, and I wouldn't say they regret it, because that may be harsh, but they certainly would reconsider their choices. I think world view defines a lot of it as well. I subscribe to my own esoteric beliefs. I believe in karma. There is an intangible joy, happiness, and luck that kids bring. They've certainly blessed my life. :)