American living in Europe. Write @thejunteau@thegoodsletter. Father, husband, investor, advisor, traveler. Self-employed. Jack of most trades, ace of a few.
While I think it’s a great to post rhetorically about self-employment (and what it makes possible) and parenthood (and what it makes possible) to help folks counter feelings stasis, malaise, and feelings of purposelessness or unused potential…
… I think telling people to have more kids (beyond what they have already), even if playfully or pseudo-rhetorically, does more harm than good in the community here.
Many people struggle to have even one child, not to mention it takes two to tango and is thus a dual decision.
It’s akin to telling people they should aim for a $10mil net worth.
I understand the messaging began in response to someone with three lamenting not having a fourth… but everyone sees this stuff.
Love what you have. There’s no scoreboard.
And it’s a hurtful flex to a lot of people struggling in this area.
VEO out.