A 21-year-old man has ignited a massive online debate after declaring that he refuses to work — because he was born without his consent.
His argument?
Since he never chose to be brought into the world, his parents are financially responsible for him indefinitely. He claims it’s unfair to force someone to work for a life they didn’t ask for — and that the burden lies with those who made the decision to have him.
The internet is split.
Critics call him entitled and immature, arguing that personal responsibility begins at adulthood — no matter the circumstances of birth.
Supporters say his stance is a deeper philosophical challenge to modern work culture, expectations, and even ideas tied to antinatalism — the belief that bringing new life into the world can be morally questioned.
One sentence from a 21-year-old just triggered a global debate about responsibility, choice, and what we actually owe each other.
So… genius? Or delusional?
His argument?
Since he never chose to be brought into the world, his parents are financially responsible for him indefinitely. He claims it’s unfair to force someone to work for a life they didn’t ask for — and that the burden lies with those who made the decision to have him.
The internet is split.
Critics call him entitled and immature, arguing that personal responsibility begins at adulthood — no matter the circumstances of birth.
Supporters say his stance is a deeper philosophical challenge to modern work culture, expectations, and even ideas tied to antinatalism — the belief that bringing new life into the world can be morally questioned.
One sentence from a 21-year-old just triggered a global debate about responsibility, choice, and what we actually owe each other.
So… genius? Or delusional?
A 21-year-old man has ignited a massive online debate after declaring that he refuses to work — because he was born without his consent.
His argument?
Since he never chose to be brought into the world, his parents are financially responsible for him indefinitely. He claims it’s unfair to force someone to work for a life they didn’t ask for — and that the burden lies with those who made the decision to have him.
The internet is split.
Critics call him entitled and immature, arguing that personal responsibility begins at adulthood — no matter the circumstances of birth.
Supporters say his stance is a deeper philosophical challenge to modern work culture, expectations, and even ideas tied to antinatalism — the belief that bringing new life into the world can be morally questioned.
One sentence from a 21-year-old just triggered a global debate about responsibility, choice, and what we actually owe each other.
So… genius? Or delusional?
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