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Hey appreciate the question:)
I think my biggest reasons are that nobody can consent to being born and that therefore willfully and informed procreation is always selfish.
I hope you don't see this as an attack on you and your family, this is always a very emotional topic.
I also realize that I have a huge advantage in that I never wanted to have kids and generally don't like them.
That's completely fair, and to be fair, I also agree with you. I also ruminate on the fact that no child can choose to be born and whether it's morally justified to bring another being into the world for your selfish desire.
Thanks for sharing.