Controversial opinion
Do u guys have any controversial opinion(s)? If so, please share it.
My controversial opinion is that u can't ever have kids(by birthing or adopting) if ur not stable financially. No, I don't mean that u have to be rich, but u have enough to feed them 3 times a day, have shelter, provide any medical needs(like checkups with the dentist, u don't know how bad teeth can literally fk u up so bad), fun activities(such as school trips. I've seen wayyy to many of my peers feeling so embarrassed not being able to go somewhere because they can't afford to spend 5 dollars), and necessities such as clothes, shoes, and any school supplies.
AND anyone who wants to be a parent should be investigated. Do they have any mental illness?? Health issues? Debts?? (And more.)
Apparently, this is a very controversial opinion to have.. but I don't think so. This is such a normal opinion, imo. And I don't mean that u HAVE to be rich, nobody is saying that. But u have to have the means of doing the bare minimum, cuz being poor can affect kids tremendously. That's alll
I understand where you're coming from, but putting restrictions on giving birth to and raising children like that can quickly become a slippery slope to eugenics. Screening potential parents for mental illness especially. Having a mental illness should not disqualify someone from becoming a parent, especially if they are already under the care of a......
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23 05,2026