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Emilia's Pen Nigeria Virtual Financial Operations Virtual Assistant (In Training) @ University of Abuja
In People and Society 2 min read
Stop having children if you're not capable of providing for them
<p><strong>The Weight of Responsibility</strong></p><p><br/></p><p>The call for individuals to <strong>stop having children if they are not capable of providing for them</strong> is not a judgment on desire, but an urgent demand for <strong><u>responsibility</u></strong> and foresight. This is a topic that requires an honest, difficult conversation about the fundamental obligation that comes with creating a new life.</p><p><br/></p><p>A child’s well-being is not a matter of hope or luck; it is a direct result of the resources, stability, and care provided by their parents. When a child is born into a situation where their basic needs—<strong>food, shelter, healthcare, and education</strong>—cannot be reliably met, they are instantly placed at a severe disadvantage. This action essentially forces a vulnerable human being to start their life from a position of chronic <strong>poverty and struggle</strong>.</p><p><br/></p><p>It is essential to understand the difference between a private choice and a public burden. When parents knowingly bring children into poverty, the consequences of their <strong>carelessness and poor planning</strong> often spill over, making that child's desperation become someone else's <u>priority</u>. This burden falls on the immediate community, the extended family who must step in, and ultimately, on the social safety nets that struggle to cope with the sheer number of people needing support.</p><p><br/></p><p>Having children is the single most significant commitment a person can make. That commitment must be grounded in a realistic assessment of one's ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and resourced environment. Until that capability is established, restraint is the most profound act of love and civic responsibility.</p>

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