The original commandment given to Adam and Eve was to be fruitful and multiply and subdue the earth. Well, that's pretty much been done.
Better to spend time talking pregnant women out of having abortions than trying to make married couples procreate when they do not wish to do so.
I think there is so much child abuse and neglect because people who shouldn't be having kids have them anyway... because "everyone" has kids. It is just something you do.. get married, have kids, and die. People give more thought about acquiring a new pet than the decision to have children.
Some people just aren't suited to have kids, and they're smart not to.
Very well said. My wife and I worked hard (no pun intended) to get our 14 year old boy/girl twins here. It took more than just normal man/wife interaction. It took money and modern science. Our kids have filled our lives with joy (most of the time).
That said, I never got the argument about selfishness for not wanting to have chilren. Nothing is being withheld from anyone. It would be selfish to have children and then not provide for them, but how can one be selfish in regard to children that are not born? To whom is this duty to procreate owed? As indicated in your post, God's statement was to Adam and Eve, and they, along with China, have abundantly responded to God's command. Few think that there is a shortage of humans today.
I do think those who choose to remain childless are missing out, but that is their choice, not mine, or anyone else's.