On Antinatalism

For most people in the world, significant pain and suffering is inevitable throughout life. From physical pain due to illness and injury, to emotional pain from loss and disappointment, suffering is a universal human experience. Given this reality, the philosophy of antinatalism argues that bringing new life into the world is morally wrong, as it subjects that life to unavoidable suffering. Those brought into this life did not consent to its hardships. For many people, if they had knew about the extent of suffering they would face, they may have chosen not to be born at all.

Giving birth is part of living beings' natural instinct. Why do people give birth to children? Some may argue it is for the continuation of the species. Others may find joy and purpose in parenthood, having children to love and nurture. Some may also feel societal or familial pressure to have children. And some birth children for the selfish purposes of personal fulfillment and the hope for children to repay them in the future.