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debok on Feb 12, 2024 | parent | context | favorite | on: Cousins are disappearing. Is this reshaping the ex...

I completely agree with you. My wife and I made many lifestyle "sacrifices" in order to have kids. I put "sacrifices" in quotes, because driving in a cheaper car than your professional peers is only a sacrifice if you you are consumerist.

alohabeta768 on Feb 12, 2024 [–]

Is it consumerist to prefer going on a long trip yourself rather than having a kid?

throw-the-towel on Feb 12, 2024 | [–]

Absolutely? Consumption of experiences is still consumption.

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