I probably fall into the category of an older millennial (I don’t identify with those fucktards though), but I’m at the age where many of my friends are having kids and I’ve never heard anyone say this. If young people aren’t having kids, it’s usually because they’re single/not married yet/don’t plan on getting married, or don’t want the economic burden or responsibility of taking care of a child. And that’s perfectly fine. Never heard anyone say they didn’t want to have kids because of some made up moral obligation. That’s just my experience though.
It's interesting how the right call liberals snowflakes, but when someone on the left makes a point that is beyond a conservatives scope of consideration they consider it a personal attack.
I would personally love to have children, but I'm worried about being able to provide for them, even with my salary. I'm worried about what the climate will be when they're adults; will they be able to live a full life and how will effect our food supply?
I'm worried about what technology is going to do for their job market and what the economy is going to look like if we keep going along our current path.
If I was to become a parent I'd probably be more comfortable adopting because I know how many children in this world grow up without food or parents, and I'd rather care for one of those children than bring another hungry mouth into this world.
Some of my friends share my viewpoint, but not all and most not to my extreme. Am I more pessimistic than most, most definitely. I'm just thinking about the effects my actions have on my children and on the world. Just like AOC.
But I would never judge someone else for their decision.
In that video AOC isnt saying to stop having children and that she's going to prevent you from having kids with her political power.
She's asking you to think about the effects having children have on the world around you. She's asking you to think about the world your kids will be growing up in before making a decision. She's asking you to think about your children's future when you're making daily decisions and your opinions on policy.
Why is that a problem and such a big deal?