The argument to not have children comes on slippery slope and it weakens the environmental movement as a whole. Wanting kids is biologically-- for those who are predisposed. To argue against something so "human" creates an oppressive platform of extreme ideas that most people are not going to support. Result? We are just thought of extr…
The argument to not have children comes on slippery slope and it weakens the environmental movement as a whole. Wanting kids is biologically-- for those who are predisposed. To argue against something so "human" creates an oppressive platform of extreme ideas that most people are not going to support. Result? We are just thought of extremists that put the wellbeing of other animals above 'humankind', and it gets harder to get people to listen to anything we have to say. Instead, perhaps the focus should be on the pursuit of, as you state, "your right to give your own child a good life." What is the definition of a good life? Available parents, or vacation trips? Love and support of family or the newest technological gadget. Meat on the table or beans? Gadgets and trips, and the consumption of meat consumed by the masses are far more destructive than love and support and board night between a child and a parent over a nice vegan dish. Unchecked consumerism will happen with or without kids. Kids and responsible living are not mutually exclusive. It can be done. I have done it and know others who have (and I was one who did not want kids). These are the kids that will continue on with the movement once we are gone.
The argument to not have children comes on slippery slope and it weakens the environmental movement as a whole. Wanting kids is biologically-- for those who are predisposed. To argue against something so "human" creates an oppressive platform of extreme ideas that most people are not going to support. Result? We are just thought of extremists that put the wellbeing of other animals above 'humankind', and it gets harder to get people to listen to anything we have to say. Instead, perhaps the focus should be on the pursuit of, as you state, "your right to give your own child a good life." What is the definition of a good life? Available parents, or vacation trips? Love and support of family or the newest technological gadget. Meat on the table or beans? Gadgets and trips, and the consumption of meat consumed by the masses are far more destructive than love and support and board night between a child and a parent over a nice vegan dish. Unchecked consumerism will happen with or without kids. Kids and responsible living are not mutually exclusive. It can be done. I have done it and know others who have (and I was one who did not want kids). These are the kids that will continue on with the movement once we are gone.
Agreed 100%, Johanna! And I'm sure you're doing a great job with your kids. :)