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Remember that despite all the self-improvements, you will die. Having kids gives you a chance in making a more significant impression than just exist and disap
by shadowtree 7y ago
Remember that despite all the self-improvements, you will die.
Having kids gives you a chance in making a more significant impression than just exist and disappear.
- dual_basis 7y agoWhat? In what way? Genetically? I mean, I suppose, but do you really care about that? Passing on your beliefs / values? This rarely even makes it a single generation, and why can't you do this by simply making an impression on people around you? I don't think anyone should have children because it helps them come to terms with their own mortality.
- dragonwriter 7y ago> why can't you do this by simply making an impression on people around you? It's easier to make an impression on someone if you are nearly constantly around them through their most impressionable years, starting at or near birth. If you aren't the actual (natural or adoptive) parent, the actual parents will probably get tired of you trying to do this relatively quickly, unless you have an unusual relationship with them.