Substitutes for natalism

Many people succumb to peer pressure by marrying the wrong people and having children which is grounds for dysfunction.

Do you want the experience of having something blindly trust, show love and affection to you and teach tricks to? Get a dog instead of having a toxic relationship with your partner and child whom you might end up psychologically traumatising to meet your needs.

Do you want to teach children about your world and experiences? Become a teacher.

Do you want to spread your family name? Adopt a teenager instead.

Do you wish to experience childbirth only? Become a surrogate for infertile or same-sex couples. Though I highly recommend adoption for such couples instead of adding to the population.

Worried about who will care for you when you’re old? Invest the money you would have spent on a kid and become a multimillionaire who can pay for good care.

Are you obsessed with your DNA? Donate your eggs or sperms and find a way to be in touch with the product of your DNA at a later time.