Climate

Is it ethical to have large families in a world with limited resources?

For

Fewer people could mean less pressure on the planet.

Against

Family size is a personal choice and part of cultural values.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Resources are limited and running out so doesn't make sense for their kids to be in a race once again.
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  • With limited resources, I wanted to give my child a better fighting chance at life by just having them.
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Against

  • Climate change doesn't really impact on the ethics of having children; having children isn't unethical.
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  • That is a personal choice that you need to decide.
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