I think you hit the nail on the head with hedonism as a root cause, particularly happiness utilitarianism in my mind. There are lots of sentimental reasons a r

I think you hit the nail on the head with hedonism as a root cause, particularly happiness utilitarianism in my mind. There are lots of sentimental reasons a romantic might have kids even if it makes them less happy. In our current culture, sentimental and romantic are synonymous with stupid or foolish.