9 May 2018

Why I Don’t want kids

9 May 2018 · 10:06

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Summary

No current baby plans; they have barely discussed children, and his wife reportedly accepts childlessness while he remains financially unable. He sees children as costly and risky, fearing lost autonomy, unstable income, parenting duties, filming disputes, bullying, and custody loss. He links aversion to childhood bullying, recalls unprotected sex with chlamydia, and feels relieved no unwanted pregnancy resulted.

Insight

Marriage has not shifted his longstanding preference for autonomy over conventional family milestones.