Population Control: A Solution to Economic Strain?

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Almost everyone at some point in their life dreams to start their own family. We all were born from families that have taken care of us , stood by us and moulded us into who we are today. Without family, I really don’t know where some of us would be today. This shows how important family is in the life of every individual.

In as much as family is important to every human, starting your own family comes with a lot of responsibilities and for most people, their family size matters a lot while some don’t really care about it. Just take a walk down the streets of some major cities in Ghana and you’d come across so many kids below the age of 6 begging on highways which is very risky. Sometimes I sit and ask myself where the parents of these kids are. At that time I didn’t know their parents were even those that send them out to beg on the streets at that age until I saw it with my own eyes. You’d usually see the parents of these kids whether the mom or the dad sitting at one corner on the street while the kids are being used to gain money from others. Sometimes I get sad and other times I get so mad at these parents.

Because first off, why would you give birth to a child if you’re going to make the kid suffer? This kids are supposed to be in school learning with their mates instead of begging in the sun on highways. What if something should happen to the child, who’s going to be blamed then? I guess we’ll never know. Personally, I believe that before you even bring another life into this earth, you should at least be capable of taking care of them by providing their basic needs and more. Having a kid is no joke today. The world is harsh and not everyone would even pity you if you should be suffering with your family. This is where family size comes in.

I always say I value quality over quantity. I’d rather have one or two kids I can take care of well, have time for and groom properly than have 5 or 6 kids I can’t even provide with 3 square meals. But funny enough, people who can’t afford to take care of their kids are even those giving birth to dozens of kids. This is something I’ve been trying to wrap my head around for years now.

Currently, if the government should give incentives for having a small family size, I think it would be best on both the side of individuals and the country as a whole. The economy is hard and people are struggling a lot these days. The population is growing rampantly and there’s pressure on our social amenities on the daily basis. Everyone would hop on the idea of receiving incentives for having a not so big family but just the right family size to fit their income.

This initiative would be an advantage for both parties looking at the current state of our country. It would reduce the pressure on our amenities while also regulating the population size to some extent. In the long run, I believe this will help us set things right in our country with smaller family sizes as the pressure wouldn’t be much. Children wouldn’t be on the streets begging for money day and night but rather be in school studying. Parents would have time for their kids and also be able to have lives of their own.
A win for us all.

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I totally agree with everything you have said here. But then, we must at least give birth for five children regardless o. After that we can control our birth. Or what do you think my love?

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I agree with you. Having a family is a big responsibility. It’s sad to see kids begging on the streets when they should be in school. I also believe it’s better to have one or two kids you can care for than many you can’t. The idea of giving support to people with small families is a great one. It will help both the people and the country.

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Well said. Birth control tunes down to almost every individual of the country. What people tend to forget is that the child with keep growing and so does their responsibilities should. But instead of it’s vice versa,

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Children beg on the street of Ghana too?? Wow! Amazing how you learn that regardless of the geographical location, we are not all that different.

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The issue with this innovative idea is that, would people fulfil their end of the deal after receiving the incentives from the government? The issue has never been lack of incentives but lack of proper family planning and illiteracy.

Knowing how people can be, they can receive the incentives and still go ahead and refuse to follow the instructions of the government.

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That’s very true. I think measures should be put in place to ensure everyone complies.

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Heyy... Times have changed man... you don't really need a family! You don't need to even marry and if your married you don't need to have children!

I don't want family, yes my parents took care of me, that's all there but it does not mean I want to bring another life into this world!

First... I don't know if those parents are legitimate parents. Many children are abandoned because you know... people have physical relationship without protection.

Obviously sex education is a must for adolescents and all others!

Second... society should not pressure us for marriage yaar... then like have kid. THen have two kids...

Do you know you don't need to give birth to become parents?

Come adopt kids from orphanages... too many there in India. They mostly abandoned because they born out of bedlock or by mistake because they had their baby making act without intending too!

And being a parent is no joke ofcourse... it's hard work and no one is perfect, when we start off, we are all naive... we need to be mentally prepared as well.

Just ask your favorite AI search engine(I ask perplexity) - about Anti-natalist.

These people and I am one of them believe that bringing another creature in this world is not nice because the world is not nice kind!

Ask me - I suffered all my life in this world - from school , home... been a loser, loner, been isolated, criticized, demeaned... I suffered all my life and still continue to...

School is not easy for all...some of us don't fit in... we get scared, we feel like social misfits, we get ragged...we do badly in school, don't have friends, don't score marks... and have mental health issues due to stress, anxiety, inferiority complex, fear of all kinds of things etc...

I think its wrong to punish another person by making them suffer coming into this world and I come from a priviledged background so can't say for others who are from poor families.

So, I still say its a personal choice but I again repeat humans have free will, and they don't need to marry or have kids ... they can adopt, be by themselves, as long as they can live happy and full filling lives.

I feel guilty right now for being born and being burden to family, how many will be feeling like me?

Sucks man... And now there is environmental degradation... pollution ... climate change etc... pressures... water shortages... and we humans live bad quality life and you want another one to suffer the same??

Its cruel.

Anyway... Still, I do respect people's personal choice but yes, let's be responsible parents, give birth only when we really are ready to become parents - financially, emotionally, temperamentally etc.

Our purpose in life should not be limited due to family commitments, kids as well.

I maybe harsh, but I get angry when I hear others say have kids, get married... being a happy, free human being living to our best potential, being our best selves and living life meaningfully matters!

Anyway... as usual, I am negative but through negative only photos are developed in olden days... its important to see through reality and tell it out as it is and I will, because I can!

Anyway !LUV and peace...

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I agree with you. All these rules were made by community. It’s not compulsory to marry, or have kids or build a family when you don’t want to or don’t have the capacity to.

Live your life by your means and don’t burden others.

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