A 2021 study by the Census revealed that childless adults age 55 and older had a median net worth of $153,900 compared to $130,400 for biological parents.
My guy, I’d literally rather kill myself when I can’t take care of myself anymore than create a whole entire human being that I don’t want for the sole purpose of having a nursemaid when I’m old. That’s like, the worst possible reason to have a kid. Not to mention that there are tons of reasons a kid might not be able/willing to take on that role, so plenty of people are going to end up totally boned if that’s their plan anyway.
My guy, I’d literally rather kill myself when I can’t take care of myself anymore than create a whole entire human being that I don’t want for the sole purpose of having a nursemaid when I’m old. That’s like, the worst possible reason to have a kid. Not to mention that there are tons of reasons a kid might not be able/willing to take on that role, so plenty of people are going to end up totally boned if that’s their plan anyway.