Seth Rogen Defends Child-Free Choice Amid Backlash

In a recent interview with Esquire, Seth Rogen addressed the backlash he has received for choosing not to have children with his wife, Lauren Miller. Rogen expressed surprise at the intensity of criticism, with some people questioning his decision and making comments like 'Who’s going to take care of you when you’re old?' He emphasized that having children should be a deliberate choice, stating, 'You should only have kids if you really want kids, and we just don’t really want kids.' Reflecting on his friends who are parents, he noted that while some are fulfilled, others seem to regret their decision, leading him to want to avoid a similar situation. Rogen also linked his child-free lifestyle to his career success, mentioning that the time he would have spent raising kids has contributed to his achievements. He criticized the notion that having children is a means of ensuring care in old age, calling it selfish and misguided.