With regards to the children argument I have largely seen the opposite where the parents directly/indirectly confess that they to a large degree regret having

With regards to the children argument I have largely seen the opposite where the parents directly/indirectly confess that they to a large degree regret having kids in their 30s /20s and would have rather globetrotted or did their own version of their pursuit of happiness. My point is not that children are the source of the problem but that these things about what you would rather do is personal to each human.I don't think one can make a blanket statement about rasing kids or doing you thing as there are quite many people on either side who regret the path that they have taken. Also your bond with your parents is quite heartwarming and I hope you od realize how lucky you are to have that.