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> It’s really because statistically, in my experience people without kids are more selfish than those without.

That would certainly be your opinion. I think the ultimate selflessness in a world being more and more damaged by humans would to elect not to perpetuate the species, and help try to leave the world a better place for those who do choose to have kids.

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The flaw in that ideology is that everyone relies on the next generation for care in their old age. Taking advantage of the future generation without contributing to raising it isn't selfless in the slightest.

If you live in a developed country you probably already have a demographic crisis. Not having kids is hurting the next generation, not helping.

It still baffles me that some have children to have someone around them when they're old

How is it a flawed ideology? There are a whole lot of places around the world who have people that want to help, allow them to help and pay them appropriately and at the same time make it easier for folks to live longer and more productive lives without the dedicated assistances of others. It's almost like 'community' means not just for the young.

very very bizarre ideology. Glad you arent having kids. thank you for your service.

That's an absurdly selfish position. You're taking a stance that not existing is superior to living in the future, all the while living in the world yourself. Might as well advocate for nuclear genocide.

Why selfish? They said that they want to leave the world a better place for other people children. Is there something that I didn't get as an ESL?

It's incredibly selfish to think that your value to pollute the planet is somehow more valuable than not existing.

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