What, in your opinion, should (a) wannabe parent(s) ask themselves sincerely, before they'd decide to 'have' a child?

What, in your opinion, should (a) wannabe parent(s) ask themselves sincerely, before they'd decide to 'have' a child?
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answer:Are they willing to take on a lifetime commitment? Can they afford it? Are you prepared for 18 years of great highs and real lows? If you don’t have a child who will take care of you in your old age?
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