[lawnguy]

A world that has become selfish has soured to the idea of leading a life of selflessness. A world that has become grossly materialistic is turned off to the idea of more dependents who consume resources. And a world that mistakenly believes that freedom means a lack of responsibility is opposed to the idea of needy creatures who "tie you down."

This is the key. Babies require commitment. I also think generations of high divorce rates have taken their toll. A lot of young adults I know would rather not risk putting their kids through a divorce.

It was hard on them, and they don't want to do it to a kid of their own.

[moog]

This is the key. Babies require commitment. I also think generations of high divorce rates have taken their toll. A lot of young adults I know would rather not risk putting their kids through a divorce.

Yet that is a copout too. I would LOVE to have that one special child and it kind of hurts when you see some that could abuse the privilege or when those that have had the privilege of having a child complain about mundane things.