It’s a fairly safe bet that someone who doesn’t have kids couldn’t care less what their country will look like after they’re dead. It simply means nothing.
And that’s goes a VERY LONG WAY in explaining the suicidal policies of Europe and the US when it comes to immigration. Basically the people making the decisions (generally) don’t have kids (for whatever reason) and thus they spend money like there’s no tomorrow - because for them, there really isn’t, once they’re gone.
Having kids should almost be a requirement for high political office.
There is something to be said for a “royal family” attitude: “ If my country does poorly, my family is held responsible, perhaps even killed or imprisoned by rebellion. If my family does well for my country and its future, my country will honor my children.”