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[–] [email protected] 41 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I agree with capitalism being a main cause. Additionally, many people also just don't want to raise a child. They don't want the added responsibilities and lack of freedom. Even people for whom capitalism works would rather enjoy their own life.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I just don't want to go through pregnancy, personally. Love kids but not enough to risk my life and permanent bodily changes. The being poor part is secondary

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

My mother had to have pelvic floor surgery after having three kids. Prior to that, she had to get her gallbladder removed shortly after my brother's birth. Pregnancy is extremely unappealing to me, and I don't think the long term effects of it are talked about enough.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Even people for whom capitalism works would rather enjoy their own life.

Is that why the ruling class has no problem having kids, usually with a bunch of different people?

I guess you still have a point. They typically have these children and then go off to live their rich lives instead of being a parent.