children generally cost money and don't produce it, even later in life. Not in all cultures. In mine, kids are expected to grow up and help parents retire and

children generally cost money and don't produce it, even later in life. Not in all cultures. In mine, kids are expected to grow up and help parents retire and take care of them in old age. From our eyes, seeing a parent off to a retirement home is the worst thing and reflects poorly on the kids.