If someone was raised by his or her biological family, but hasn't had a good experience with his/her family, does that mean this person is probably anti-procreation?
Cruzgirl,
You're right. The question was not whether or not it' okay to be an "anti-procreationist."
Tobit
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While it is difficult for me to follow such logic, I find that it is expressed frequently on this forum. Many times someone discusses negative feelings about being raised in their adoptive family and find they are immediately branded, “anti-adoption.” Using similar logic, the person you describe would have to be labeled, “anti-procreation.”
Amazing...I never realized how many anti-procreation people are running around this planet!
morris the cat
No, there is no way of making that assumption. But if the person started espousing anti-procreation views and/or criticizing others who wanted to procreate than one could conclude, whether they had a happy childhood or not, that they were an "anti-procreationist"...
not that there's anything wrong with being an "anti-procreationist"
But that wasn't really the question was it? Interesting question.
ETA-Thank you Laurie (for clarifying). I think I should get a thumbs up for at least understanding the question :-)
Anonymous
I would not call it anti-procreation, I'd call it a psychological issue though. I was raised in a pretty negative environment and I didn't ever say I didn't want kids...I DID, however, use that experience to learn NOT how to raise a child.
Only Hams R Cured
Nope.
I was raised by my biological family. I had a wonderful childhood and family experience.
I could be considered anti-procreation. But I prefer the term Non-Breeder.
I do not understand the desire to have a child. The idea of a crying, leaking, smelly larvae exiting any orifice of my body makes me shudder worse than a horror flick!
I do not want children. I do not want to be around children. I don't even enjoy looking at pictures of children. Or even hearing those stupid "my kid is so cute" stories!
littleJaina
Often, yes, this does happen. People with abusive parents will often think they'd make horrible parents and won't breed. Also, I know many people who were "older siblings" in large families have a "bad experience" with biological familes and decide "procreation" is evil.