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Entrapment seems about right (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 weeks ago by to c/childfree@lemmy.world
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[–] 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

Yes, which circles back to my initial point: all the things I listed and more "trap" you in the same way. The emotions and repercussions you describe also apply to plenty of things beyond caring for a child. Parenthood is not the unique trap that OP's post implies.

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  • [–] 8 points 3 weeks ago

    OP states the entrapment of "people depending on you" which is uniquely different from the other things you've mentioned. With aging parents, it depends on the culture and retirement support given by the state, but then again, they brought you into this world, not the other way around. With a partner, I could see a case being made if said partner is disabled. But with kids, you are (typically) the reason they're here.

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