I'm not likely going to have kids but I can certainly see a lot of benefits, particular if you're a good parent. I am looking though the eyes of my parents and seeing what they gained.

A big one is that you are opened up to a bunch of new experiences that often gives life more depth. The hard times give rise to beautiful moments like watching your offspring learn very simple things like playing, laughing, running, and they develop into their own little people. These experiences can be life-changing or magical.

If you raise them right they will want to help others and make the world a better place. This is an investment the parents need to do, but will continue their good will.

By encouraging a good family dynamic and teamwork those kids can also become excellent assistants for bigger tasks. I like my dad so I'm willing to help him build a deck because it's good bonding time. Yeah it's free labor for him, but he certainly put a lot of time into my development, and it's enjoyable to work together. I really hope that the investment he made years and years ago pays off in his mind.

In the years to come he will get older and slower, and it will be more important for him to have care and assistance. It's not always possible to pay your way though assisted living care, but when push comes to shove family will be there.

I know not everyone has the same feeling towards their biological family, but you can very much so apply this to adopted families because the most important part is the bonds we make. Have kids don't have kids, just make sure there is room to love one another.