“Having kids you can't afford to give advantages to is child abuse”
Agree
- Children deserve optimal chances at success
- Poverty causes lifelong trauma and limitations
- Bringing kids into struggle is selfish
- Parents should ensure competitive advantages exist
Disagree
- Poor people deserve families and love too
- This is eugenics with extra steps
- Character matters more than material advantages
- Rich kids often struggle more psychologically
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