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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Playing the long game. It's frustrating when they are young, but rewarding as they get older.[/quote]

But wouldn't it be more rewarding to foster a good relationship with few kids than be a stressed out, unavailable parent to many? Being a parent is hard if you have one or many, but if you realize you're already at the end of your rope, why add more stress? How does that make for a better family life down the line?[/quote]

+10000

Selfishness.  Pure and simple. [/quote]

The truly selfish are the antinatalists who hate kids and hate those who have kids.

Oh look, there's a new brew pub to try.[/quote]

I'm not the PP, but really, "antinatalist?" No, I'm not anti-kid, I'm pro-parenting.  When you actually try and teach your kids how to be good human beings and not just run rampant through the world.  I'm not anti-joy (nor do I drink craft beer). I love joy,
I love my kids and I spend a lot of time trying to be a good parent to them, by listening and teaching and helping them navigate the world.  Giving birth is not the same as parenting.  "Antinatalist" has got to be one of
The stupidest blogosphere terms I have ever heard. [/quote]

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