[James81]

Originally Posted by Magicinthenight

That has got to be one of the most selfish, least conscious things I've ever read. Do you really think MONEY is what matters when it comes to raising children ("he's still going to pay the child support and keep up his financial obligations"). Furthermore, when you consciously CHOOSE to have children, you should be conscious of the fact that from that point on, you have a responsibility towards that child.

If you're not willing to meet your responsibilities as a parent (ie. being an active parent and taking active part in your childs lives) you shouldn't have kids. I work with children and it is absolutely clear that parents' lack of care has a big effect on a child.

Now I've no idea what Steven and Erin are planning to do so when it comes to taking care of their children so this post isn't aimed at them, but at the ridiculous assumption that somehow by pursuing higher consciousness and your own happiness you can ignore others' happiness.

In fact, I'm sure that once you reach a high enough level of consciousness you'll realise that loving others and sharing happiness with them is the ultimate goal in life, something that should be the utmost priority in a parent-child relationship instead of paying child support.

Are you a single father by any chance?