Many social media personalities and vloggers talk about why they choose not to have children. For example, in her YouTube video “9 Reasons to NOT have kids,” SagaJohanna shares her reasons for avoiding parenthood. Her top reason is simple: “You can’t afford it.”

Johanna says, “Our generation has less money saved, more debt, and houses are more expensive compared to our parents or grandparents' generation. Cost of living is rising, and everything feels kind of expensive now, right?”

This message likely resonates with many young people today. Afterall, statistics show that debt is at record highs, with student loans, car loans, and high-interest credit cards adding up.

But let’s think about this financial argument. Are children really just another expense in our budget? Society often makes us believe that, especially with the huge industry built around babies and children. We’re told we need the latest baby monitors, cribs, car seats, bottles, toys, and even special trash cans for diapers.

Social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest also influence our ideas about what having a baby should look like. With all the financial pressures from loans and debt, it can feel overwhelming. It’s easy to believe that having a baby is just too much.

​The main point is this: Don’t let money stop you from having children. Here are six reasons to consider having a baby (or another one!).👇