Are childless couples selfish?

I have read that people who don't want children are inherently selfish. Either way it's a choice that people make as bringing up children is indeed very hard ! People make sacrifices to put their children first in mostly any decision. This is understandable but can also be considered a selfish choice as the childless person is free to do what they want without having to consider others, it maybe because the person is career minded or just not maternal or paternal. What do you think ?

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SW-User

Perhaps. But it seems like it's selfish to insist on having biological children because you want "your genes to pass on" when there are a lot of children out there in need of adoption, not to mention raising your children to be mini-versions of you to live out your dreams vicariously or for the purpose of having someone to take care of you in your old age. Just saying--there are ways that having children could be construed as selfish as well.

I have a baby on the way, so I'm not childless nor claiming not to be selfish.

Andy69 · 51-55, M

@SW-User You were indeed selfish as you wanted to have the child assuming your wife would agree, but what comes after is a bit of a culture shock as it is quite a responsibility more than they realize as many parents, particularity young can't cope with it, some end up in care. Being a parents you have to be selfless and devoted to the child as you are in a way giving up your freedom, I know , I do speak from experience, I have two children, many a weekend I could've gone out with the lads when they did, but I had to stay at home to take care of the children. Congratulations on being a father, your child, no matter what will love you unconditionally.