DH wants to have only one child because of the environment

[Anonymous]

Where does he stand on expensive social programs like social security? Is he in favor of reducing the number of workers required to support a single beneficiary?

[Anonymous]

I have four kids, but it's totally cool since my sibling and two close friends are childless. It all evens out.

Any chance your DH is distracting you with this to avoid impregnating you as he grapples with whether or not to leave you for his soulmate?

[Anonymous]

Mom here. I always felt this way. It was a significant factor in my decision to adopt instead of procreate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it's a perfectly good reason to only have one child. Overpopulation is a serious problem and most people have their heads in the sand about it, especially when it comes to their own choices and especially family planning. I didn't read the link you provided, but read up on China's one child policy.

The replies on this thread are horrible. Are Americans just clueless about environmental impact? Or do you just not GAF?

[Anonymous]

It's a factor for people, I have heard more than one parent say they are worried for the world their adult children and grandchildren will have to have. Not so much that it will be hotter, but that there could be widespread migrants, war, food/water insecurity and a breakdown in the rule of law due to climate change.

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Anonymous wrote:It's a factor for people, I have heard more than one parent say they are worried for the world their adult children and grandchildren will have to have. Not so much that it will be hotter, but that there could be widespread migrants, war, food/water insecurity and a breakdown in the rule of law due to climate change.

+1. I feel terrible for the kids I have. I can't imagine that they will grow old happily. I look at the old people in pictures of refugees and think that will probably be America in another 50-150 years. Maybe they'll manage to eek by before it gets awful, but probably not my grandchildren. It's so sad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:By that theory, your DH should just remove himself from the planet and really reduce his carbon footprint.

Np here. I agree that all humans should be removed from the planet.

[Anonymous]

Sorry you married a liberal idiot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry you married a liberal idiot.

Yes, reading, comprehending, and caring are all telltale signs of idiocy.

[Anonymous]

This has got to be a troll

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it's a perfectly good reason to only have one child. Overpopulation is a serious problem and most people have their heads in the sand about it, especially when it comes to their own choices and especially family planning. I didn't read the link you provided, but read up on China's one child policy.

+ 1

+1

I feel the same way. Of course, I'd prefer to have no children and adopt, but my husband is pushing for babies.

[Anonymous]

I know my colleague's husband once joked that they had one kid because it was "ecologically sustainable" (he's an economist). I think there was more to it, but still, I got a chuckle out of that one!

We also decided to be one and done, but not specifically for environmental reasons. Still, I'm glad we're not contributing to overpopulation (although I have several good friends with three kids, so nothing against that choice for those who really want large families).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's a factor for people, I have heard more than one parent say they are worried for the world their adult children and grandchildren will have to have. Not so much that it will be hotter, but that there could be widespread migrants, war, food/water insecurity and a breakdown in the rule of law due to climate change.

+1. I feel terrible for the kids I have. I can't imagine that they will grow old happily. I look at the old people in pictures of refugees and think that will probably be America in another 50-150 years. Maybe they'll manage to eek by before it gets awful, but probably not my grandchildren. It's so sad.

Me too.

It's "eke."

Yes, it is so sad. Please- educate your children adequately.

[Anonymous]

Idiotic Malthusian claptrap.

[Anonymous]

I hope DH also supports fiscally conservative policies. Stop supporting government programs that extend life or feed people. We'll all die faste, and won't need 3.5 people for every person on welfare. Otherwise, he's full of crap.