5 Gifts That Children Give Us

Let’s look at some of the pleasures and benefits bestowed by children.

From the crib to their high school graduation and beyond, children bring a lifetime of joy. Biba Kayewich

In “Why Bother Having Kids?” Jim Dalrymple, a writer for the Institute for Family Studies, kicks off his article with kindred remarks made by Pope Francis and Elon Musk. Two very different public figures, yes, but with birth rates declining in so many countries, particularly the more affluent ones, both men believe the world needs more babies.

Pope Francis says that without children, “civilization becomes aged,” while Mr. Musk seconds that notion, “If people don’t have more children, civilization is going to crumble.”