[hopespringseternal]

Because it is all about them. Once they realize the kid isn't just a new toy and the pain of raising him becomes apparent that child is in for a lot of emotional neglect.

Raising kids requires sacrifice and that isn't Mr and Mrs Instant Gratification's thing.

[Tax-chick]

I think that the ideology of “choice” is very dangerous when it applies to children. It renders every life contingent, in a way, even after they’re born. “If you hadn’t chosen to have that baby, then ... blah blah blah,” as if you’re expected to go back in time and “un-choose” his life.

It’s creepy and scary.