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When the thought of having children scares you because of the multitude of problems that could occur from the timeline of their birth to adulthood.
Spouse: want to have kids?
Me: Umm...sure.
Spouse: are those tears of joy?
Me: no tears of anxiety. What if something goes wrong?
Spouse: thats called pre parental anxiety. I understand.
Pre-parental anxiety is what modern day parents worry about when deciding whether to have children or not. Its a composite of anxieties about multiple issues including about societal shifts, climate change and FOMO about regretting not having children later on but not having the option available then.
Male partner: I'm not sure if I want to have kids, there are so many people already in the world today and limited resources. Plus I like enjoying our kid-free time right now.
Female partner: I agree, but if we wait too long and then decide we want them in 10 years, it might be difficult later.
Male partner: Its pre-parental anxiety.