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Emotion
Kids: Freedom of DINK vs Joy of Parenting?
Core Conflict: DINK = Freedom, Money, Quality of Life, but risk of loneliness later. Kids = Biological instinct, family bond, but Money Pit and Time Black Hole.
Decision Criteria
5
Financial Burden
Cost of raising kid vs. Retirement savings
5
Freedom Sacrifice
Loss of weekends/travel/sleep
4
Old Age Care
Kids care for you vs. Nursing home
5
Partner Agmt
Risk of divorce if one flips
5
Like Kids?
Do you actually like kids?
3
Legacy
Family lineage pressure
3
Social Pressure
Being seen as weird
4
Edu Anxiety
Confidence in competitive edu system
5
Mom Career Hit
Career penalty for mother
4
Bonding
Joy of parenthood
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