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[Ms. Yertle]

1. The world

will always need well-loved and well-brought-up people. He needs to go for it.

[marym625]

2. I decided not to have kids

Way back before I was even 15 because of how bad the world was. And every day I am glad for that decision. I do wish I had children in my life but I know I made the right decision.

I would have adopted if I was ever financially able and had the time. But when I had money, I had no time. When I had time, I had no money

[Warpy]

3. The world is changing and the young will have to adapt

but you can't make your son's mind up for him.

If you did, he'd resent you for the rest of his life.

[mopinko]

4. having kids is a crap shoot.

always has been, always will be.
life yearns for life.
it is why we are here.

it is not your call.

[femmocrat]

5. You have no idea how the world will be for his child.

It is not your decision and you could alienate your son by continuing to discourage his dream.

People said the same thing in the 1970s. They probably said the same thing in the 1870s. No one can see into the future.

BTW, we are welcoming a grandchild into the world this year and have no fear for her future.