Is It Fair To Bring A Child Into This World
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I've questioned deeply why I want to bring a human life into this world and raise it. Of course, I acknowledge the genetic codes driving all living beings to reproduce and the instinct to procreate that has existed since the dawn of humanity. But in this modern age, where we often have to set aside our own selves, endure physical hardships and emotional challenges, and devote our entire being to bringing a new life into the world—is it really logical to take on such a monumental task?
First, though pregnancy is undeniably tough, it’s also an incredible journey of discovering a woman’s own body and potential. You listen to the first heartbeat with tears in your eyes, look at ultrasound pictures, and dream about who this little person will be, who they will resemble. As you nurture a baby inside you, you also grow motherhood itself—alongside your anxieties, fears, and hopes. Sometimes I tell my husband I feel sad that he can’t experience these emotions. Honestly, I’m a bit jealous that he gets to become a father without nausea, backaches, or mood swings. But despite all the difficulties, I feel like I’m part of a divine process of creation. Every cell in my body confirms that this is a special gift given to women by God.
A human baby is born far more helpless and dependent than any other creature. While this intense need for the mother can be a beautiful feeling, it also brings along anxiety and fear. Questions like "How will I feed my baby? Will I accidentally hurt them? How will I establish a sleep routine?" race through my mind as a mother. However, from observing other moms, I’ve realized that in time, a caring mother learns to care for her baby and establish a rhythm. But the real challenge starts after that: How will I raise my child? Who will they become?
Parents who wish to nurture their child’s intelligence, foster their curiosity, help them develop in all areas, build a strong bond, and raise a confident, independent, and aware individual will find themselves reconstructing their own identities in the process. You’ll reflect on your own parents, finding reasons to either agree with or criticize their choices. Life will take on new meaning as you interpret it through a fresh lens. In many ways, it’s the most comprehensive school of personal growth that one could ever attend. We all question the meaning of life, and I believe the most satisfying answer will come from witnessing the growth and development of a child. But even with all these positive aspects, parenthood demands a period of sacrifice, putting aside your personal pleasures and comfort. It’s a 24/7 responsibility to care for a being who needs love, attention, and care. The willingness to endure these challenges might come from a belief that we can make the world a better place. After all, a newborn baby represents hope. Raising a child with the values you believe in is like writing a brand-new story on a blank page. Raising a child means contributing to the world and humanity. The values, lessons, and experiences we pass on to them will be our legacy to the future.
Perhaps one of the greatest joys of bringing a child into the world and raising them is the hope that they will help make the world a better place.
Raising a human being from scratch will lead me to answers about life’s many questions within myself. With the birth of my baby, I will also be reborn. This journey will teach me to rediscover the identity I’ve built throughout my life, and will renew my understanding of human relationships, love, patience, and compassion.
Raising a human from scratch might be the best way to understand both life and myself. To learn again, to understand, to grow alongside them. I’m ready for this—come into this world, my daughter, with health and beauty.