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There's this guy commenting on my youtube video from Canada AM where Jo and I appeared discussing our choice to remain childfree.

He suggested that being childfree is nihilistic. I'm not sure if he's using that word in the correct context but I assume from his comment that he is a religious person and he has children.

Here's his comment:

Quote:Granted that there are many kids out there who don't have descent parents and they are in for trouble and pain. I just think that its a bit nihilistic to not want to attempt to fulfill one of life's primary functions; to reproduce and pass on your genes. There are other aspects I could consider in childlessness but I won't travel that road here.

He's assuming that I want to continue my lineage and carry on the family name with my DNA, which I don't. I have absolutely no desire to live on through my kids and/or grandkids. This type of thinking is selfish and self centred - IMO.

I responded with one of my favourite quotes:

Quote:"Those of us who don't have children, we either have to live without a legacy, or find something else. I'm really much more interested in living than I am in leaving anything behind." ~ Anthony Geary

Anyway, just thinking out loud.

Arrogant, self-centered idiot. Thinks the human race will cease to exist if HE doesn't pass HIS genes down.