Is it ethical to have children?

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Question: Is it ethical to have children?
Position1 of 4›: Yes, it is ethical to have children

The benefits of having a child outweigh the costs. Even though childbearing comes with an environmental cost, its contributions to economic growth and human welfare are remarkable. Therefore, according to utilitarianism, it is ethical to have children.

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Population growth is necessary for economic well-being
Most world economic systems are founded on the premise of growth. Without growth, there is no economic prosperity. Since the benefits of having a child outweigh the costs, childbearing is ethical.