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[–] FuglyDuck 5 points 3 months ago

Yeah, but are they paying any of their own money to take care of those kids for two decades?

Yes. It's called taxes. I pay property tax specifically to fund public education. The entire idea is called the "Forced Rider Problem". That is, I have to pay for services that I (or my hypothetical children) will never use. Not that I'm opposed- I benefit from a well educated society.

"yeah but-" I'm also contributing taxes to fund social wellfare programs, in addition to near-weekly donations of fresh and healthy fruits and veggies. Doesn't make me a hero or even a decent person. And you taking care of kids doesn't make you a fucking hero either.

As a parent, I’m involved in my kids’ lives on a daily basis and I’ve been given an additional set of legal responsibilities & obligations.

Congratulations? You want a medal? getting laid and dealing with the responsibilities because the law says you have to does not make you anything other than a person who got laid.

Society expects more from me in order to raise my kids (though I did willingly take that on by becoming a parent).

you actually think you get a medal, don't you? You actually think you're special and awesome and a decent guy because you took responsibility for your actions (that of bringing a child into this world).