The Dilemma of Having Children in Today’s World

When my wife and I brought kids into this world in the 1990s, it seemed a reasonable thing to do.  But that was before:

• The United States was on its way to becoming just one more authoritarian nation.

• Climate change was fully understood, and ignored by the U.S. government.

• The American educational system was under attack by the executive branch.

Under these conditions, young would-be parents have a great deal to think about before they pull the trigger.