The kid debate...

Reasons not to have children:
1. Having to endure the torturous device called a baby shower.
2. Kids that play in the street and scream in the grocery store.
3. The world is screwed up, why on earth would you want to bring another person into it?
4. The responsibility of raising a child not to be an ax murderer.
5. The world is overpopulated.
6. Children have annoyed me even when I was a child myself.
7. Stubbornness and rebellion against all those who want to see me with a family.
8. Lack of confidence that I can give my kids the blessing of having parents who do not disagree on issues.
9. Fear of change (lifestyle).
10. Really crappy family genetic traits that I wouldn't want to pass on (its my evolutionary duty NOT to reproduce).
11. Unwanted bodily changes during pregnancy ("I like my hips the way they are, thank you!").

Reasons to have children:
1. Being able to make pregnancy look this good: http://www.tirzahphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/IMG_5124.jpg
2. Illustrating the beautiful bond of a husband and wife like this: http://www.tirzahphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/IMG_5842.jpg
3. Having a close group of family and friends completely invested in you and the life of your child.
4. Feeling the presence of the Holy Spirit through the presence of a little one.
5. Hearing a 7-year-old say, "Dad, I want to go to heaven to be with Jesus when I die, and I know how to get there, because you taught me well."
6. Bigger boobs.

So, the cons outnumber the pros. But do the cons outweigh the pros? (Pro number 6 may just tip the scales!)