Firstly, I have never said children are a “waste” of money, I have only said that raising them impacts one’s financial situation.
As for how the two are different: an abortion is a standalone cost. A child is an ongoing cost lasting at least 18 years, quite possibly much longer if one aspires to be a supportive parent.
trk@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
I feel like you’re arguing for the sake of arguing. Nothing you’re saying makes sense beyond being contrite.
funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 4 weeks ago
no I’m arguing against the eugenics-basred thought-terminating cliche that “poor people are poor because they have children” which is a nonsense.
trk@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
How is it nonsense? You have a certain earning potential. If you choose to have 7 children, you both limit your earning potential due to the time investment of breeding and the need to spread your available income over more dependants. This isn’t some class warfare shit. Rich people can afford to have more children because they’re rich. We don’t start on a level playing field. There are exceptions of course but they are exactly that - exceptions.