1. "1"When I mention the obligation to have children I mean of course only the obligation to attempt to have them. The discussion assumes that "having children" goes beyond bringing them into the world (and then e.g. abandoning them or giving them for adoption), and includes taking good care of them, as this is normally understood.
2. Why Have Children?
3. "3"On this last point it may be claimed that people cling to life because they fear death. This is often true, but undoubtedly many value living, want to see their grand-children grow up, and the like.