Unfortunately, I must spread rep around. This is truly a rep worthy post. Having children is a huge responsibility and a very personal choice. We ***** about all the bad parents we see but never hesitate to condemn those who make a different choice.
I think just in this thread there are several rep worthy posts.
I am 54 with two raised and married kids. I would not trade my experience and what is has done for my life for the world. Just like a dog owner can't imagine life without a dog.
That said, I see nothing wrong with a couple's decision to not have children.