With an increasingly growing number of people opting out of childbearing, heated debates around the child-free lifestyle have bounced back into the headlines of late. One side still finds it hard to wrap their heads around this matter, and the other greets it with a round of applause. And while most young adults consciously turn down the prospect of parenthood by choice, others feel like having children in today’s world is almost impossible.
Well, with the political turmoil, the looming cost-of-living crisis, hardly affordable housing, and accelerating inflation, it’s easy to see why. And a recent post on the popular ‘AntiWork’ community illustrates this perfectly. Redditor Substantial_Rush_675, a 32-year-old man, reached out to fellow members and asked them if anyone else feels terrified about having kids in today’s economy.
After he listed his main concerns and fears, ranging from financial to personal ones, people jumped at the chance to share their opinions and stories from their own experiences. Scroll down to read the story in full, as well as the reactions from the community. Then be sure to decide where you land on the topic, and share your thoughts with us in the comments!
This man recently opened up about the reasons why he feels terrified to have children
Image credits: Damir Kopezhanov (not the actual photo)
His story struck a chord with many people and ignited a heated debate about the idea of bringing kids into today’s economic climate
Image credits: Marisa Howenstine (not the actual photo)
Later on, the user added an update and clarified a few details about the situation
Image credits: Substantial_Rush_675
Readers jumped at the chance to share opinions and their own experiences, here’s what they had to say
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