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[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

but raising kids gives me a purpose

Ugh, this makes me shudder. It just sounds like "I've eagerly embraced my role as part of a procreation machine".

I guess it's necessary that some people become parents, in order to keep humanity going. And, it's better if those people are doing it willingly rather than reluctantly. But, it just sounds like evolution reached into your brain and turned off some critical faculties in order to make you a more effective procreator.

[–] shawn1122@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

So is the issue here that they find purpose in giving a part of themselves to another? Why police where a person finds purpose, if this so happens to be where it is?

[–] merc@sh.itjust.works -2 points 2 weeks ago

The issue is that their brain appears to have been damaged by becoming a parent.

[–] bestboyfriendintheworld@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Why do you denigrate a happy and successful person?

[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 0 points 2 weeks ago

I'm not denigrating them, just the brain damage that becoming a parent has done to them.