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I just need to understand where personal responsibility fits into this conversation, and I don't really accept "nowhere".

• happytoexplain 4y ago
  Personal responsibility is a foundational part of life in any society. But a lot of voices, particularly in America, worship it religiously (and often hypocritically), and use the phrase as an oversimplified dismissal of other people's problems. Regardless, not the author nor commenters do imply the answer is "nowhere". On the other hand, your post implied an answer somewhat far toward the opposite end of the spectrum. To be clear, no argument is being made that people should not consider pragmatic parameters when deciding to have children. However, they should not have to meet such a high bar, as you are implying by your attitude on this specific case (the author's case).
  • Zetice 4y ago
    What is an acceptable bar, then? I'm open to the flexibility, I'm just not hearing any from other folks here, all of whom seem to think any two people at any time can decide to have as many children as they desire, with zero resulting responsibility for that decision.