The end of the line?
She Said: These are uncertain times. There are no leaders in the U.S. government in which to have any faith. The economy is in the toilet, and we're going deeper and deeper into debt. For a long time, I viewed the nation's politics and economic unraveling from a distance, thinking that here, in my own little world, I could remain unaffected. But I can no longer ignore how the current situation is impacting me and mine right here at home.
We have a house on the market, with no offer in sight. As the cost of living has increased without a concurrent increase in income, we have adjusted our home budget to take care of necessities and still maintain some level of comfort. We have delayed having children until a time when we are more financially stable.
But recent events on Wall Street and in Washington are leaving me to wonder about having those kids at all. I was already concerned about the environment, political climate, overpopulation and debt we are leaving to future generations. But as the dream of becoming a parent nears reality, I have to stop and ask myself if I am being selfish in my desire for children. Not only can we simply not afford them now, but even if we could, it seems unfair to bring innocent people into the world when the future looks so bleak. I'm not sure if I can justify burdening them with these problems.
