On the Philosophy Matters Facebook page:
https://aeon.co/essays/having-children- ... ign=bufferKids? Just say no
You don’t have to dislike children to see the harms done by having them. There is a moral case against procreation
One of the first comments:
A remarkable article that very much reflects my own perception of procreation. Every time people around me have babies, I find myself thinking "yes, nice, but they're dying anyways". Procreation just doesn't make sense, it's wasted. And existence in itself is always inconvenient, even if you live a pretty average life without a tragical fate, illness, whatever. You get thrown into life without asking for it, you're met with expectations (do well in school, get a job, etc.) from those who brought this upon you, you're forced to go through all those little every-day-inconveniences like getting up early in the morning to somehow make a living.. and what for? To age and crumble into non-existence in a rather short span of time.
I didn't ask for any of this and I often think that non-existence would have been more comfortable. I don't even dislike living, but after all it's such a pointless, absurd thing to do that I'd never bring children into this world myself.
Doesn't fit in with the general tone of this thread in that it's not u ok hun or similar... but