> The better question is why aren't you having children as often as possible if you think life is worth while. That's a pretty weak "gotcha" as well. The reas

> The better question is why aren't you having children as often as possible if you think life is worth while. That's a pretty weak "gotcha" as well. The reason I have had 3 children instead of 12 is because it balances my interest and desire to be a parent with the work/cost of doing so. I doubt anyone's decision to reproduce is centered around bestowing the maximal amount of meaning to the universe.