Are Couples Who Choose Not To Have Children 'selfish'

[sp1814]

According to the Pope, they are:

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/11/pope-francis-the-choice-to-not-have-children-is-selfish

I know two couples who have elected not to have kids, not out of selfishness - they just don't have any paternal/maternal feelings.

Do you agree with Pope Frankie?

[ludwig]

// Do you agree with Pope Frankie? //

It's just as selfish to chose to have children. No-one does it as an altruistic act because they feel an obligation to keep the human race going. Neither does anyone who wants them opt out of it because they're concerned about overpopulating the planet.

He's just drumming up trade anyhow. They must be running low on catholics and he's trying to encourage the creation of a few more.

[naomi24]

He's afraid the church is losing its power over people - and for good reason. It is.

[janbee]

No not at all. I don't have kids, never wanted them. I have NOOOO maternal feelings whatsoever . I can never coo and ooo and aaa over a baby but show me a puppy and I'm all soft and gooey. I would never describe myself as selfish. Many other things, yes, but never selfish. As Frankie is childless(allegedly),does this mean he describes himself as selfish? Oh who cares anyway? He's just another interfering religious nutter.

[Old_Geezer]

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