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I'm not sure that civilization's problems (especially given our massive overpopulation problems) can be ascribed to a general lack of "empathy" on the part of people who don't have children.

Actually, I am sure that they can't. I'm sure we've all observed plenty of people with kids who seem to lack all empathy.

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My general point was that a family centric society is safer, more stable, and more functional than a post-family society. More boring, perhaps, but when you're raising children, boring and predictable are advantages.

We can all agree, though, that dysfunctional families do not contribute to said stability.

As someone who comes from India which is a country with lots of corruption when these people are caught red-handed often they say they did it for their kids.

Screwed everyone's life to ensure better life for your kids, a masterstroke in India.

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