#46: The Kids Are All Right
Having children is important; let’s get that out of the way first. Birth rates are dropping around the world, and it’s causing a whole host of demographic problems that will only get worse as each generation ages and the subsequent generations are smaller and smaller.
That being said, having kids may not be for everyone. It requires time and money, dedication, and a not-inconsiderable amount of selflessness—a willingness to put your own wants and needs aside at times. You definitely want to make sure you know what you’re getting into when you make the decision to have kids.