my children, now adults, are an integral
part of it.

Certain core aspects of life cannot be fully understood by individuals who have not experienced them. Children are one such life experience.

A human without children is not part of the stream of life, he is a wave that has broken on the shore and dissipated.

Having children confronts one with absolute unconditional love, putting all other types of love in context. Having children is the primary undeniable responsibility, forcing immature men to at least face their frivolity and sustained adolescence, if not forsake their masturbatory MGTOW.

Not every man is up to the task. If intelligence and responsibility were prerequisites for the generation of sperm, the world would be a much better place.