"To those selfish people that are patting yourself on the back for not having kids, the rest of society thanks you. No, really. The world doesn’t need more people like you."
Actually, with overpopulation, having less kids/not having kids is probably better for society. The only problem is that the people who realize this, and who aren't having kids, are the ones' whose genes need to be passed on, while Cletus and his 8 kids might not be the best genes to pass on, as they are likely to have more kids, thus increasing overpopulation.
People aren't stupid for having kids or smart for not having kids, its really a personal choice, as some people may have some genetic urge to have children stronger than others. Or maybe their genetic urge is weaker than their urge to want to travel the world or have more money/freedom.
Although society is dependent on continuing by having children to fill the older generations' place, right now, I believe that the earth is near its carrying capacity, or at least its comfortable carrying capacity.
As for being selfish for not having kids, it could also be argued that people who have too many kids to support are not only being selfish by taking benefits from the government, but also making their childrens' lives (thus "the future" of society) of poor quality because they are not able to raise them to be fully funcitoning/healthy/well educated members of society.
Any way, this is just some comment on a blog, I'm just sharing my thoughts on this, and I hope I don't sound crazy :)
Actually, with overpopulation, having less kids/not having kids is probably better for society. The only problem is that the people who realize this, and who aren't having kids, are the ones' whose genes need to be passed on, while Cletus and his 8 kids might not be the best genes to pass on, as they are likely to have more kids, thus increasing overpopulation.
People aren't stupid for having kids or smart for not having kids, its really a personal choice, as some people may have some genetic urge to have children stronger than others. Or maybe their genetic urge is weaker than their urge to want to travel the world or have more money/freedom.
Although society is dependent on continuing by having children to fill the older generations' place, right now, I believe that the earth is near its carrying capacity, or at least its comfortable carrying capacity.
As for being selfish for not having kids, it could also be argued that people who have too many kids to support are not only being selfish by taking benefits from the government, but also making their childrens' lives (thus "the future" of society) of poor quality because they are not able to raise them to be fully funcitoning/healthy/well educated members of society.
Any way, this is just some comment on a blog, I'm just sharing my thoughts on this, and I hope I don't sound crazy :)