AdvertisementLifestyleLife & relationshipsFamily Opinion I was convinced I would never have a child due to climate dread. Then I selfishly had one anyway Zoya Patel Writer August 4, 2026 — 3:30pmAugust 4, 2026 — 3:30pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Share A A AWhen I was 27, I sat my partner down and told him in no uncertain terms that I couldn’t reconcile having a child with my growing climate dread. I was convinced – like many Millennials – that bringing a child into a world that was slowly breaking down due to climate inaction was irresponsible. Then she caught me Zoya Patel Writer I had selfishly wanted to experience parenthood, and I wanted the joy of raising a family with my partner.