What is the Deeper Meaning of Having Children?

Freedom & Self-Determination vs. Children and Family? Following the Trail of One’s Own Longing...

The freedom to decide whether or not to have children, and if so, how many, can be seen in a positive light. At the same time, it can also bring up many new questions. Increasingly, mothers and families may find themselves in situations where they feel the need to explain or justify their decision to have children.

Questions of meaning and purpose are deeply personal. How do I view life and the world? What values matter to me? What do I dream of and long for?

Perhaps, for you, family bonds and a sense of safety are important. Maybe the thought of being a mother fills you with a profound sense of joy and purpose. You may wish to pass along meaningful values or experience the wonder of life through a child’s eyes. Parenthood may even feel like an opportunity to grow and serve in a deeply responsible and loving way.

One mother describes the experience like this: “The love for a child surpasses any other feeling! Having a child brings positive changes in the sense that we gain strength we didn’t know we had before. When they are babies, they give us a kind of peace that is incomparable. In old age, they are a great support for their parents. A child’s smile gives us the strength to keep going, and seeing a child act according to our upbringing gives us an unparalleled sense of fulfillment!” – Tatiana.

Reflecting on one’s own hopes and longings can be illuminating. What are your deepest desires for the future? What is your answer to this question? How did you answer this question?

While life offers freedom and choices, it also comes with unexpected challenges, and not everything in life unfolds according to plan. While some people’s desire for children remains unfulfilled, others might experience an unplanned pregnancy at an unexpected time. Ultimately, every person faces their own unique “questions” in life that they must find answers to.

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