Why would anyone want to have kids?

Anonymous2020-03-09T22:20:14Z

They love kids and want to procreate.

Kathy2020-03-09T22:19:10Z

Because they love kids.

Anonymous2020-03-09T22:15:55Z

It’s mandatory for our species to survive. Why people want kids is because it’s part of our DNA to want kids 

?2020-03-09T22:15:44Z

From what I've heard / understand..?

- Maternal / paternal instincts, that are hard to explain and rationalize. 
- This sense of wanting to "leave something behind".
- Loving kids, and wanting a life that revolves around raising them, having experiences with them, etc.
- Feeling like one is a family.
- Feeling like having kids gives one's life an increased sense of meaning and purpose.

..Speaking as a childfree by choice woman, who's NEVER wanted them, I find it pretty dang hard to relate to. But hey… This is me trying to (badly) play devil's advocate. I suppose. ;)

?2020-03-09T22:10:17Z

Because if you raise them right, they bring you joy.

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