I was always decided that kids would not be what gives meaning of life to me. That wouldn't even work, because what would you tell your kids? That they also hav

I was always decided that kids would not be what gives meaning of life to me. That wouldn't even work, because what would you tell your kids? That they also have to have kids to find meaning in life? And so on with their kids... So it may surprise you, but it is possible to want and enjoy kids even if you don't think they'll save you from a meaningless life. My kid does make me want to do better in life, though, because I want him to be proud of me later on. Also, you know, perhaps those obnoxious parents really mean well? You seem to assume some conspiracy (we only want kids because we are told we should), when really perhaps they just see the happiness it brought them, and that makes them want to share it. What makes you so sure the brainwashing is on the "kids make you happy" side and not on the "it is awful to have kids" side? Let's put it that way: the people who decided against kids probably have more spare time for writing articles defending that decision. Half of your reasons also don't seem to be relevant to you, or are you too poor for kids and too stupid to raise them well? I rather doubt that, so why do those arguments even concern you? I really don't care if you have kids or not, I just think it would be a shame if you (or others) decide against kids for the wrong reasons, and later regret it.