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Absolutely get that opinion. Nobody should ever feel pressured by society or individuals to have children
I had my kids later in life, having travelled the world and had a few long-term relationships. The version of me that was diving in Thailand, working in bars in New Zealand and exploring catacombs in Paris in his 20s found the concept of having kids almost absurd.
I was 36 when my first son was born, 38 when we had our 2nd. It's an absolutely profound experience and everything else I've experienced pales in comparison to fatherhood. My younger self would never have believed it, and I don't expect anyone who's not got kids to fathom what it's like.
In fact, I fully expect people who read this who don't have kids to find the sentiment condescending and even a little patronising. I know I would have.