Why do people say that the childfree are selfish ?

I don't get why people say that those who don't have kids are selfish for not having them. What is so selfish about it? It just seems like a choice to me and we shouldn't force kids on people that don't want it.Why do people say that the childfree are selfish ?
they don't say everyone who doesn't have a child is selfish, only the rich because they could pay for all the child's costs. I agree, it's a choice and who knows, maybe that person would be a really bad parent and where would that kid be then? I think those people just believe that since rich have so much more money, they should apparently be the ones having kids so the kid will have a good life but that's not always true so next time you hear someone say that, just ask them why they think that, they probably most likely have no real back up except ';they can pay for one'; and that they've heard a lot of other people say it's true.Why do people say that the childfree are selfish ?
Who cares what they say? People always need to feel morally superior to others so naturally they will say that people who do not have children are selfish (and some people who don't have kids think/say that people who do are self-righteous and lacking in environmental consciousness). Whatever the case, people who do not have children have as much right to be respected for their choice(s) as those who do.
That's stupid. I think people that say that are just jealous because people without kids can jump up and do whatever they want, whenever they want. Besides, if someone doesn't want kids, then they definitely shouldn't have them because they would just resent the child, and that's messed up for the kid to grow up feeling unwanted. To each their own.





I have two kids and love them, but sometimes I definitely envy those that can leave the house without getting a babysitter. But I wouldn't trade my kids for anything.
It's just a common assumption, sometimes accurate, sometimes not. It's certainly not universally true. They may be jealous. Having children ties you up a lot, along with a lot of your time. They cost money, etc. I think not having children is a choice, and for some a wise one. Especially for gals who do not have a strong mothering tendency.
It doesn't matter what ';society'; says. If you don't want kids, then don't. It's better having and WANTING kids than having them and NOT wanting them.





It can be look at as selfish because you aren't caring for others. It could be money - some people just can't afford to raise a child. It is VERY expensive at times! I know first hand with my son.





I think people are better off with no kids until they CAN afford to have them and can take responsibility for the choices as well.
Some say things along the lines of not wanting to sacrifice, not being willing to deal with such a burden, etc.





It IS nutty to criticize such a decision; isn't it best for those who don't WANT kids to not have them?





I think what's really going on is that people who don't feel that way, but want kids, simply don't understand it, find it repulsive, and so find reasons to attack.
There's nothing selfish about not having kids. It is most likely based off of jealousy and regret. Jealousy of your ability to be free spirited and do what you want and regret over lost opportunities to be had when child-free.
it is your duty to society to create some young people to keep social security from collapsing.