The economy of having children

[CryptoBuds]

If people don't have money, they shouldn't bring children into this world. It's that simple.

Honestly, if everyone thought like you, a lot of us would not even have been born. And a lot of people would never get to have kid.

Money is major issue, I'm not arguing that. Parents should be able to afford the basic necessities and provide their child with a steady life. However let's not go to the extent that we say anyone who is poor shouldn't have kids.

Have you ever seen a family turn things around after having kids? Its not some kind of mystical thing. Sometime, having kids just gives parent more motivation to work hard and get ahead. So, it's whether the parents are responsible and ready to grind to give their kids the best life within their means. You don't have to be rich to think about having kids.

[samadam007]

If people don't have money, they shouldn't bring children into this world. It's that simple.

Honestly, if everyone thought like you, a lot of us would not even have been born. And a lot of people would never get to have kid.

Money is major issue, I'm not arguing that. Parents should be able to afford the basic necessities and provide their child with a steady life. However let's not go to the extent that we say anyone who is poor shouldn't have kids.

Have you ever seen a family turn things around after having kids? Its not some kind of mystical thing. Sometime, having kids just gives parent more motivation to work hard and get ahead. So, it's whether the parents are responsible and ready to grind to give their kids the best life within their means. You don't have to be rich to think about having kids.

You're right @CryptoBuds. If we follow that ideology, majority won’t have children tbh, even some of us won’t be here today. Even though I understand the point @LUCKMCFLY made and I kind of agree with him to some extent, just that he went too far saying poor people don’t deserve to have children, because obviously that is the interpretation. If he had said poor people should consider their financial situation when deciding how many children to have, then I would have fully agreed with him.

We all know that majority of billionaires and great men around the world today came from poor background. Just imagine if their parents did not bring them into this world because of fear of not being able to take care of them. Poor people deserve to happy and have kids like other rich folks, just that they should control number of children they have so they’re able to take care of them according to their earnings.

[danieldavidd]

There's this particular quote that says kids are blessing from God no doubt about its true but what we are discussing about is giving birth to kids that you will able to manage them properly economically which is education a comfortable life not letting them down which is wrong but sometimes they're challenges along the journey that why you need to be prepared economically.

[Chilwell]

There's this particular quote that says kids are blessing from God no doubt about its true but what we are discussing about is giving birth to kids that you will able to manage them properly economically which is education a comfortable life not letting them down which is wrong but sometimes they're challenges along the journey that why you need to be prepared economically.

This is where majority of people are being deceived by themselves, yes kids are blessing from The Creator, but there are certain rules which need to be follow and if you fail to do all those things definitely the Creator will deal with you. Yes, you don't have the power of bringing children to the world but you are being given power to take good care of them, this is where it determines on having more or less, if you think you are capable of taking good care of them then you should also know the numbers that you can be able to handle.

In raising children it is not all about finances, but moral is also very important, teaching them good behavior which people consider to be from their own parents and once you are busy spending much time outside than spending with your children will eventually put you in a very bad condition. In this case you will not see your effort because you believe that it is money that can't do everything, but you been present in their life will also make you achieve the positive thing you are thinking to give them.

[Sobz]

There's this particular quote that says kids are blessing from God no doubt about its true but what we are discussing about is giving birth to kids that you will able to manage them properly economically which is education a comfortable life not letting them down which is wrong but sometimes they're challenges along the journey that why you need to be prepared economically.

People misunderstand the quote of children being a blessing from God, it is a blessing but that doesn't mean people hsve to give birth to all the children in the world that they cant even take care of. First of alll you need to understand that children are responsibility and responsibility not just about finance alone but physical responsibility,  and one needs to have the ability to give kids this responsibility and this is when the blessing can be seen in having children.  Having children doesn't mean it will bring more income or things will be better than even before. If you anyone believe they want to bear children to blessed, this can even cause one to be financially struggling if they dont have what it has to have children.

[Antotena]

There's this particular quote that says kids are blessing from God no doubt about its true but what we are discussing about is giving birth to kids that you will able to manage them properly economically which is education a comfortable life not letting them down which is wrong but sometimes they're challenges along the journey that why you need to be prepared economically.

Don't let anyone deceive you bro. Children are not blessing, they are using that scripture to make you settle down. If you do mistake and settle down because of that sentence, you will be financially down. You will enjoy fatherhood when you have money, remember nobody will be there to help you out with any change, nobody will want to give you money when you need it to take care of your children. Don't even try getting anyone pregnant if you are not financially buoyant.

This life is unpredictable, because one person did it and he was able to come out of it does not mean that if you do the same, it will favour you. If life is that easy, I don't think some people that are 35 years old without children, no baby mama, no wife will be living that way. It's the fear of responsibility that they can't shoulder makes them to remain single.

[Abdul Sami786]

There's this particular quote that says kids are blessing from God no doubt about its true but what we are discussing about is giving birth to kids that you will able to manage them properly economically which is education a comfortable life not letting them down which is wrong but sometimes they're challenges along the journey that why you need to be prepared economically.

The status of parents is achieved after the birth of a child and there is no doubt that this status is very great in this world and the hereafter.Considering this status raising children is equally important.Parents should plan to provide everything according to the child so that no matter what the circumstances your child can live a good life and have as many children as they want. You should have the space and courage to live because I have seen many parents who have children but are financially weak for their good education and training, due to which the life of the children is ruined. Who is responsible for this.Therefore only if you are financially ready to raise birth of a child.

[Etranger]

If people don't have money, they shouldn't bring children into this world. It's that simple.

It’s nowhere near that simple. Money can be here today and gone tomorrow, but you already have kids. And then you have to bend over backwards trying to provide them with the very same things you gave them when you had money. Your point would be valid in an absolutely stable and predictable situation. But unfortunately, we don't live in a world where it’s enough to become wealthy once, have enough money, and relax for the rest of your life knowing with absolute certainty that you won’t lose it. Life is extremely volatile; people face all sorts of problems, setbacks, and hardships. And you just have to deal with them, because you can't undo the fact that you already have children.

[SOKO-DEKE]

There's this particular quote that says kids are blessing from God no doubt about its true but what we are discussing about is giving birth to kids that you will able to manage them properly economically which is education a comfortable life not letting them down which is wrong but sometimes they're challenges along the journey that why you need to be prepared economically.

Most people are suffering because of the kind of quotes they follow blindly. They settle down with a woman and start having children, even when they know they are not financially stable enough to take proper care of themselves, let alone a woman and children. When they start having children, they begin running up and down, struggling to provide for them, and they never get to enjoy the benefits of their own hard work.It is better not to have children when someone knows they cannot take proper care of them, or to give birth only to the number of children they can afford to raise properly. In fact, when someone has many children without being able to fulfil their responsibilities towards them, it becomes very difficult for those children to succeed in life.Moreover, children who lack proper care and guidance are sometimes the ones who end up becoming troublemakers on the streets. Even as they grow older, they may hardly give their parents peace of mind because their lives become a constant source of trouble, moving from one problem to another

[Versatile_choice]

There's this particular quote that says kids are blessing from God no doubt about its true but what we are discussing about is giving birth to kids that you will able to manage them properly economically which is education a comfortable life not letting them down which is wrong but sometimes they're challenges along the journey that why you need to be prepared economically.

This issue about having children is serous and need to be giving much attention because kids need to be well taking care of, I have seen so many people who says our financial situation does not matter when it comes to the time of having kids but that's wrong at the same time misleading. How can you give birth when you can't take good care of your family? I have seen many people going with this theory that is why many are giving birth without even considering their financial situation.

It's just like what a friend of mine said that a good child will train him or herself, to see how funny most people can be. It is true that a good child will train him or herself but you don't expect them to start training themselves in their early stage.

[Stormisover]

If people don't have money, they shouldn't bring children into this world. It's that simple.

Honestly, if everyone thought like you, a lot of us would not even have been born. And a lot of people would never get to have kid.

Money is major issue, I'm not arguing that. Parents should be able to afford the basic necessities and provide their child with a steady life. However let's not go to the extent that we say anyone who is poor shouldn't have kids.

Have you ever seen a family turn things around after having kids? Its not some kind of mystical thing. Sometime, having kids just gives parent more motivation to work hard and get ahead. So, it's whether the parents are responsible and ready to grind to give their kids the best life within their means. You don't have to be rich to think about having kids.

The question of if he has seen a family where things turned around after having kids? is exactly what came through mind, it happens and I have seen. Money is very important to run the affairs of a family no doubt but saying that if people don't have money, they shouldn't bring kids in to this world is not what should be considered. When we talk about having money, it can be explained in different ways. Financial every hands are not equal and can't be therefore, I will say that having kids should only require certain level of readiness without waiting to have everything perfectly first, of course having kids is enough motivation to work extra hard than the usual.

[Dreadboost]

In my honest opinion, I feel it’s wrong to have kids without planning for them, hoping they’ll be the ones to make you or the family successful in life. As a parent, it’s your responsibility to make life easier for your children and not to bring them to the world and expect them to carry your burden.

Sometimes, the hardships people go through can push them into doing bad things just to survive. That’s why I believe that having kids should come with planning and responsibility.

[LUCKMCFLY]

If people don't have money, they shouldn't bring children into this world. It's that simple.

Honestly, if everyone thought like you, a lot of us would not even have been born. And a lot of people would never get to have kid.

Money is major issue, I'm not arguing that. Parents should be able to afford the basic necessities and provide their child with a steady life. However let's not go to the extent that we say anyone who is poor shouldn't have kids.

Have you ever seen a family turn things around after having kids? Its not some kind of mystical thing. Sometime, having kids just gives parent more motivation to work hard and get ahead. So, it's whether the parents are responsible and ready to grind to give their kids the best life within their means. You don't have to be rich to think about having kids.

The question of if he has seen a family where things turned around after having kids? is exactly what came through mind, it happens and I have seen. Money is very important to run the affairs of a family no doubt but saying that if people don't have money, they shouldn't bring kids in to this world is not what should be considered. When we talk about having money, it can be explained in different ways. Financial every hands are not equal and can't be therefore, I will say that having kids should only require certain level of readiness without waiting to have everything perfectly first, of course having kids is enough motivation to work extra hard than the usual.

But tell me something, if a couple barely has enough to feed themselves, how can you even think about having children just to bring them into the world to suffer? I've seen cases where they have so many children that they have to give them away to other families, put them up for adoption. That's not a solution. You don't need to be rich or a millionaire to have children, but before having children, it's necessary to think about:

1. Do I have the time to dedicate to them?

2. Do I have the money to pay for a possible C-section for my wife if complications arise?

3. If these children are born with a condition, can I handle the expenses?

4. Do I have enough for milk and diapers?

5. Does my job allow me to provide for my family's needs, including everything a child requires? Or how many jobs would I need to have to provide for my family?

It's a lie to say that children are born with a silver spoon in their mouths. It's not like that. I've seen many parents have to give their children up for adoption because they can't afford to support them. I'm not saying they're rich, but they should at least ask themselves:

If my child asks me for a toy later on, can I buy it for them? If my child or children ask me for clothes, do I have the money to buy them? If my child wants to join a sport, can I afford it? Do I have the money? A child isn't like a pet. No, you have to think about what they're going to face.

Do you know what's painful? When a child asks for food and their parents say:

"Son, we don't have enough. Tomorrow, or maybe in a little while, I'll see if I can get you something to eat." Is that okay? No, it's not right. . Just as I don't agree that 15-year-old girls who are barely out of childhood should already be having children, I don't agree that teenagers and 18-year-olds who haven't even matured should think about having children, or that older adults who can't provide for their families should have children. Now, if they are people who have a stable life because their parents, family, or friends help them with everything, that's another story, but even then it's irresponsible to think like that.

Perhaps many of us were born into circumstances where we didn't receive everything we needed. So, as adults who have already gone through a series of things, are we going to pass those deficiencies on to our children just so the world doesn't stop growing? No, we must be responsible. Responsible parents are what we have the least of in this world.

Yes, and as an adult I say, I have enough to have a child, support my wife, possibly live in rented accommodation but with the intention of acquiring our own house, and in the future have a business where we can be entrepreneurs, well that's something else, that sounds responsible, that's more like it.

[JoyceBTC]

If people don't have money, they shouldn't bring children into this world. It's that simple.

Honestly, if everyone thought like you, a lot of us would not even have been born. And a lot of people would never get to have kid.

Money is major issue, I'm not arguing that. Parents should be able to afford the basic necessities and provide their child with a steady life. However let's not go to the extent that we say anyone who is poor shouldn't have kids.

Have you ever seen a family turn things around after having kids? Its not some kind of mystical thing. Sometime, having kids just gives parent more motivation to work hard and get ahead. So, it's whether the parents are responsible and ready to grind to give their kids the best life within their means. You don't have to be rich to think about having kids.

Responsible or not, this current time is not as before, with this current economy with inflation, you need to have money to take care of your children before bringing them into the world. You will not give birth to them first before  thinking of how to work to take care of them. The goal is actually to be able to take care of them, so they can live comfortable not to be rich. But as intending parent, if the resources to fend for them is not available, it better to wait because the hardship will become more on you when children comes in, more responsibility and it needs higher income to adjust.

[Zaka1221]

Japan is now a threat to the loss of human population, the reason as you say, if we think in a common sense, children are not a burden on the economy, precisely without realizing those who do not have children that is the economic burden, life is sometimes strange, that's the situation.

I have seen some people without children, they are burdens with themselves, when they suffer from illness, no one cares about them until the old man dies without guiding, For me the child is a sustenance carrier for those who care for him, raising him sincerely, many children who return the favor to their parents, Whether it's from the economic or physical side, children are not a problem for the lives of parents while being educated wisely.

Children are not guarantee of having care in old age or financial security. Today's children require a lot of money because of inflation they require a lot of time and sacrifices from parents and there are parents who have kids but they do not get any sort of support from them when they grow old. There are so many people who do not have kids; they are financially stable, independent and they are living peaceful life. While there are parents who have children, they are struggling to support them. Japan birth rate is declining and that is a serious issue but we cannot blame people who choose not to have kids because that is not solution. It is a personal choice to have kids or not, as it requires a lot of responsibilities from parents rather than just thinking that it is going to be an investment for future. The most important thing is raising them to be responsible citizens and also creating a society where everyone in any age group can live with dignity whether they have kids or not.

[LogitechMouse]

If people don't have money, they shouldn't bring children into this world. It's that simple.

Honestly, if everyone thought like you, a lot of us would not even have been born. And a lot of people would never get to have kid.

Money is major issue, I'm not arguing that. Parents should be able to afford the basic necessities and provide their child with a steady life. However let's not go to the extent that we say anyone who is poor shouldn't have kids.

Have you ever seen a family turn things around after having kids? Its not some kind of mystical thing. Sometime, having kids just gives parent more motivation to work hard and get ahead. So, it's whether the parents are responsible and ready to grind to give their kids the best life within their means. You don't have to be rich to think about having kids.

Fortunately, not everyone has that same of thinking.

There's a famous quote that says, "Truth hurts", and what he's saying is true. The way of living a few decades ago and now has been different, and we can already say that it's harder to live right now compared to how it was. You feel it, we feel it, and if you're not a rich person, you'll feel how hard it is to survive even though you're now in a category of being a poor person. In some countries, there are some people who are earning minimum wage, and still they have a hard time in terms of expenses... so hard that they need to find another source of income. That's not the case a few decades ago.

What he says is true. It's just that it's very hurtful to read. If you're already having a hard time surviving on your life, don't ever think to add another one again where they will struggle as well. Don't add somebody in this cruel world where they'll suffer just like many people out there. Kids gives more motivation for the parent to work? Probably, but like what I said, not everyone thinks like that.

Just don't have a kid if you're struggling financially. That's the hard truth that only a few people can swallow. Thanks @LUCKMCFLY for specifying it to us.

[Solodoski]

In my country, it is pretty common for parents to have kids then think that their kids are their hope. That is because they get kids without being financially ready for it yet and then they just eventually hope that when their kids grow up they will be the ones to build wealth for them. But is having kids the reason why people end up financially worse over the years? Do not get me wrong, kids are a blessing but realistically speaking they are expensive. Is it fair to yourselves and to the kids to have kids just to leave it up to them to be wealthy and let them grow up through hardships?

Having kids is a good thing and also a blessing, but I think it's wring to have kids without having plans on how to take care of them till they become an adult to take care if themselves. I think the right thing for anyone to do is to make plans for their kids before thinking of having kids. Taking care of kids in this economy is very expensive,  so it's not something you just jump into, it's something you have to make plans for and also prepare for them. I think it's unfair to bring kids to the world  without having plans on how to take care of them.

[Pearl_20]

In my country, it is pretty common for parents to have kids then think that their kids are their hope. That is because they get kids without being financially ready for it yet and then they just eventually hope that when their kids grow up they will be the ones to build wealth for them. But is having kids the reason why people end up financially worse over the years? Do not get me wrong, kids are a blessing but realistically speaking they are expensive. Is it fair to yourselves and to the kids to have kids just to leave it up to them to be wealthy and let them grow up through hardships?

Don't you think the poor are responsible of doing this mess? It's unfortunate to see that most parents are surfering their children, I don't know why someone wouldn't have kids according their financial status, it's only a poor man that would have such thought becausethe the rich parents doesn't reason this way, they are always capable of making things easier for their children. And this is how every other parents was supposed to reason, regardless of your financial status.

This mentality of having too many kids are commonly found with the poor though some rich people who loves children do have a lot of children too but we know that they can take full responsibility of their children not like the poor people who just keep giving birth all the time without any proper planning for them. I've watched closely to see that most rich people have at 2-3 kids but you see those poor people, I  remember a family that I used to buy pap from their hand and one day I stopped because anytime I go there the children will just be everywhere I was getting annoyed like how will people who have barely what to eat will give birth to many children and you'll see them begging and just eating anyhow.

A good parent will want to give their children the best and you know raising children is a whole lot of responsibility so that's why couples are encouraged to have kids that they can take care of, it's even important that couples should talk about the number of kids to before doing so, seeing children hawking on the streets and begging makes me feel so bad and this is actually the result from their parents.

[Queen uloma]

In my country, it is pretty common for parents to have kids then think that their kids are their hope. That is because they get kids without being financially ready for it yet and then they just eventually hope that when their kids grow up they will be the ones to build wealth for them. But is having kids the reason why people end up financially worse over the years? Do not get me wrong, kids are a blessing but realistically speaking they are expensive. Is it fair to yourselves and to the kids to have kids just to leave it up to them to be wealthy and let them grow up through hardships?

Don't you think the poor are responsible of doing this mess? It's unfortunate to see that most parents are surfering their children, I don't know why someone wouldn't have kids according their financial status, it's only a poor man that would have such thought becausethe the rich parents doesn't reason this way, they are always capable of making things easier for their children. And this is how every other parents was supposed to reason, regardless of your financial status.

This mentality of having too many kids are commonly found with the poor though some rich people who loves children do have a lot of children too but we know that they can take full responsibility of their children not like the poor people who just keep giving birth all the time without any proper planning for them. I've watched closely to see that most rich people have at 2-3 kids but you see those poor people, I  remember a family that I used to buy pap from their hand and one day I stopped because anytime I go there the children will just be everywhere I was getting annoyed like how will people who have barely what to eat will give birth to many children and you'll see them begging and just eating anyhow.

A good parent will want to give their children the best and you know raising children is a whole lot of responsibility so that's why couples are encouraged to have kids that they can take care of, it's even important that couples should talk about the number of kids to before doing so, seeing children hawking on the streets and begging makes me feel so bad and this is actually the result from their parents.

You’re very correct, the mentality of having many children are commonly found  with the poor.  Most especially in Nigeria, imagine having many kids without having anything doing. Unlike the rich they have something doing and they can be able to take full responsibility of their children.  I always advise people not to give birth anyhow most especially when you have nothing doing, no plans on how to take care of them.  Bringing innocent children to this world and you can’t even train them to the level that you want them to be is crazy.

One thing I have promise myself is to only give birth to two children, I know God gives children. I know what i suffered while growing up, my children won’t suffer same, I will only give birth to the ones that I can afford to train. I know people must talk but it’s better that way to avoid regretting in the future.

[Localhostspeed]

Having kids is a good thing and also a blessing, but I think it's wring to have kids without having plans on how to take care of them till they become an adult to take care if themselves. I think the right thing for anyone to do is to make plans for their kids before thinking of having kids. Taking care of kids in this economy is very expensive,  so it's not something you just jump into, it's something you have to make plans for and also prepare for them. I think it's unfair to bring kids to the world  without having plans on how to take care of them.

I will always stand with the idea of don't have kids if you are not financially stable and you can choose to have kids and not get married and heaven is not going to fall. Many people are pressured to do what they want to even start. You often get this questions like "when you will marry, when are you settling down" and funny as it sound, those people that are asking you these questions are not going to contribute any money for you if you ask them for any help.

If not that we are looking for heir and our generation that is going to continue, many people might not want to marry because if you look at it, the marriage thing does not favour men. You will have a family and you will be the one doing the taking care, you will provide for the kids all your life until you have nothing left to yourself. This is why it's important to make money before you get kids whether married or single.