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Subject: Re: Population Control Author: Astrid [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 13:35:47 10/03/02 Thu In reply to: Mallyn 's message, "Re: Population Control" on 11:07:45 10/03/02 Thu >I guess I've heard that one child in a "westernized" >country (oh god I'm probably offending someone again - >just ignore me if I'm totally un-pc.) adds more >pollution to the world than a family of 10 in poorer >countries. I just don't know what to make of it. Doesn't have to be the case, but yes, we do consume more, including stuff that doesn't biodegrade. We have a lot of choices in this regard too, though. The other thing is that our kids are FORTUNATE to be able to reach their full potential. We're much more likely to produce a child who cures cancer or solves environmental issues than is a child in a poorer country. Not saying we should all have ten kids then, but there are pros and cons. >There's another reason, too. My DH is quite a bit >older than I am, and so statistically I'll probably be >alone for a number of years. I feel like I ought to >spread the burden of taking care of me around a little >more. > >But that's my type-A personality rearing it's ugly >head again!!! How much older are we talking? Are you taking care of your financial future? At your age (you're in your mid-20s right?) you shouldn't be worrying so much about old age, LOL. But I know what you mean--and we can't take anything in this life for granted. Whenever I hear of middle aged couples who've lost their only children it breaks my heart. Astrid [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]