Well, I learned a new word today

[NJCher]

16. violence doesn't have to go with it, though

I am not a proponent of natalism, the opposite of anti-natalism.

It seems obvious there is no choice to be born, however, there are theories that spirits decide to incarnate with certain people as the parents, so if that theory is true, then there is a choice. There are actually stories out there of people who say they recall choosing their parents. Who knows if there is anything to this.

My big objection to it is that natalism is the default. Now with birth control, etc., one can somewhat choose, but what a problem if you're in a red state. Republicans want to shove motherhood down your throat. No choice.

Also, the responsibility falls on the woman in most cases. Father wants to leave? He usually doesn't take the kid. Then everything falls on the woman.

You have no choice because you love this child. Wow, what a fail-safe system. Who invented this program, anyway?

And of course a woman is expected to do all this with sub-standard wages. Name me a profession where women are at parity with men.

There are serious inequities for women. That's why I want nothing to do with it. When I was young, I looked at that deal and said no thank you.

I'll be a kitty mom, thank you very much. And even that has it hazards. I got scratched this morning.