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In reply to the discussion: I'm Sick of the Michelle Duggar Posts Trashing a Woman for the Children she Produces! [View all]avebury
(11,196 posts)pop out babies left and right and then tell society that society is now responsible for financing this population outbreak? At what point do you finally see that the selfish, self-centered, irresponsible behavior of others infringes on the rights of society to now have to pay for the folly of others?
If the adults in a family find themselves unemployed (to no fault of their own) and are forced to turn to the safety net, do you think that it a good time for them to add to their family?
Just because a person or couple has the physical ability to procreate does not necessarily mean that it is always the smart move to do so. There is a long term cost in terms of time and money every time a baby is born.
The attitude of others that people have the absolute right to procreate as many times as they want with total disregard of the consequences totally boggles my mind. It reminds me of the Catholic Church who has, for centuries, told their members go forth and have as many babies as God sends you with the inference of don't worry if you can't take care of all your children because we expect society to do that for you.
Actions have consequences and it is not too much to expect adults to act in a responsible manner. That is what adulthood is supposed to be about.