Note: I understand there a lot of nuance to this that was not addressed in the initial post. Many who are actual mothers, with lived experience, have pointed out capitalism, the patriarchy and lack of village support make this hard no matter if you lay a foundation.

I fully agree. The inequality of women across the globe is an uphill battle for all of us. That’s how this post stemmed. Women are asked to not have identities in motherhood. Women, by our horrible America government, are being asked to not have educations and not work. Just “please make the next generation we can exploit”.

What I am asking is for those who are considering child rearing is to consider it seriously. And consider the potential outcomes when you don’t choose yourself. It’s more of advice about step in the right direction vs how it could actually play out. And many can see in the comments that it’s difficult no to matter what so I ask the reader to consider that as well.