Money Not the criterion

As a new mother, I would like to say the thought of wanting to have or even raising a child should not be a burden to any woman. One shouldn’t have to face criticism because of their low financial status if they want to have a child. Having a child comes with many responsibilities, but poverty should not deny anyone this chance.

There is often debate on whether or not it is irresponsible for those living in poverty to have a child or not. But how do we measure wealth? How much money must one accumulate in order to be regarded as wealthy and, moreover, wealthy enough to have a child? In my opinion wealth does not determine whether or not one should have a child. It does not guarantee a child’s happiness or set the standard for good parenting.

All around the world, there are many cases of children who are raised in poor families and go on to excel in school and become influential role models in society. Many Chinese believe that children raised in financially deprived or poor families tend to deal with problems in their adult life far better than children who are raised by wealthy parents.

Money is not the greatest thing you can give a child. A child also needs love, security, care and an understanding of right and wrong. I believe that a child will be happier if they receive love and care from their parents, despite being poor, than they would be if they were brought up in a wealthy family that prioritized money and neglected love.

Lastly, poverty can never be guaranteed as permanent. A poor person can have a child today and that same child can be rich tomorrow. Likewise, the parents may start out poor but become rich in future. So either rich or poor, one should still be able to have a child.

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