Anti-procreation?

Question

If someone was raised by his or her biological family, but hasn't had a good experience with his/her family, does that mean this person is probably anti-procreation?

Answer 1

Often, yes, this does happen.  People with abusive parents will often think they'd make horrible parents and won't breed.  Also, I know many people who were "older siblings" in large families have a "bad experience" with biological familes and decide "procreation" is evil.

Answer 2

To answer the question....no, it does not mean that.

I just wish we could all be Pro-Family regardless of how the family is formed.  : )

Answer 3

No. I do not believe that we are the regimented products of our environment, but have the ability to make choices....

Answer 4

While it is difficult for me to follow such logic, I find that it is expressed frequently on this forum.  Many times someone discusses negative feelings about being raised in their adoptive family and find they are immediately branded, “anti-adoption.” Using similar logic, the person you describe would have to be labeled, “anti-procreation.”  

Amazing...I never realized how many anti-procreation people are running around this planet!

Answer 5

Not really, everyone makes their own choices- people with very good homelives are anti, and there are ppl who have bad bad home lives that want to create better ones!

Answer 6

OH BUT NO! My biological person was an evil person who was very violent w/me and older sister from INFANCY....I started running when I was four....Found my wonderfamily by the grace of GOD and would not change a thing! I have had 4 of my own; my first daught passed, son w/b 32 in Nov. daughters 25 & 26 going on 26 & 27..I love kids.....I love my 7 sisters and 1 brother and my momma and daddy are THE BEST!!!

Answer 7

Nope.

I was raised by my biological family.  I had a wonderful childhood and family experience.

I could be considered anti-procreation.  But I prefer the term Non-Breeder.

I do not understand the desire to have a child.  The idea of a crying, leaking, smelly larvae exiting any o*****e of my body makes me shudder worse than a horror flick!

I do not want children.  I do not want to be around children.  I don't even enjoy looking at pictures of children.  Or even hearing those stupid "my kid is so cute" stories!

Answer 8

Yep that fits.  It seems to be that people with 'alleged' or assumed bad adoption experiences are automatically labelled 'anti-adoption' LOL  so this makes perfect sense.

Isn't it strange that bio children raised with their natural parents never get called 'anti-procreation' or told they should be grateful someone raised them, or they didn't end up in a dumpster or they should be grateful they weren't aborted lol lol  people just love to say this to adoptees though, don't they

Answer 9

touche!  

i love logical questions that poke holes in the ridiculous contrary questions...

Answer 10

No, there is no way of making that assumption.  But if the person started espousing anti-procreation views  and/or criticizing others who wanted to procreate than one could conclude, whether they had a happy childhood or not, that they were an "anti-procreationist"...

not that there's anything wrong with being an "anti-procreationist"  

But that wasn't really the question was it?   Interesting question.

ETA-Thank you Laurie (for clarifying).  I think I should get a thumbs up for at least understanding the question :-)

Answer 11

I would not call it anti-procreation, I'd call it a psychological issue though. I was raised in a pretty negative environment and I didn't ever say I didn't want kids...I DID, however, use that experience to learn NOT how to raise a child.

Answer 12

I like your logic! Just because someone speaks about their own adoption story and it isn't the rosy oh so wonderful, people label them anti-adoption. Just because they didn't have a positive adoption experince doesn't mean they are anti-adoption, they are just telling their story.

Answer 13

not nessicarily