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I think it has a lot to do with the fact a lot of men see what has happened to their other male friends when the wife gets bored, files for divorce, throws him out and then uses the kids as pawns for divorce industry to strip them of their rights as fathers. Men considering having kids these days are taking a huge chance, and a lot of them don't like the thought of ending up on the wrong side of "family" court (the wrong side being any side that a man is on).

Before I was married the second time, my current wife and I discussed children at length. I explained that there was about a zero chance in hell that I'd put myself in the position of being exposed to blackmail for in excess of 20 years ever again.

I have always considered it my responsibility to share in the support of my children. I never considered it my responsibility to pay in excess of what was needed to support them while my ex wife(ves) took a couple weekend trips per month on my dime.

I also found it excruciatingly painful to try to enforce my visitation rights while she played the manipulation game full tilt. NEVER again! Not this guy.