Quote by Joseph Schumpeter

The question that is so clearly in many potential parents minds: Why should we stunt our ambitions and impoverish our lives in order to be insulted and looked down upon in our old age?

The question that is so clearly in many potential parents mi

Summary

This quote discusses the dilemma faced by individuals who question the societal expectation of sacrificing personal dreams and financial stability to raise children. It challenges the notion that this sacrifice will ensure respect and care in old age. The quote implies that foregoing ambitions and economic growth to fulfill this expectation may lead to a self-inflicted sense of being undervalued and mistreated in later years. It prompts reflection on the balance between personal aspirations, financial prosperity, and societal pressures regarding parenthood and aging.

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Parenting

By Joseph Schumpeter

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