It's still possible to be minimalistic, with kids... Kids love nothing more than spending time with their parents, and that is something today's western world seems to infringe... If both parents are working long hours, what happens to the kids, where is the time and love to nurture and educate them!

Absolutely true. Unfortunately, it's more expensive to have kids, which inhibits the transition to a freer lifestyle.

It is a bit of a shame when those in society that have been well educated, have invested heavily into themselves and have the most to pass on to their children choose not to breed. Yet those that many would consider have the least to pass on....

> ... and not having children.

Does it? My grandparents (and maybe yours too) had 5x more kids than this generation's parents, while making less money (my grandpa literally made the bricks of his house).

Are you sure they had less money in real terms?

You can (and should) still have kids. Once you find this similar partner, you just need to agree that that is how you want to raise your kids. They will be no less happy. Trust me I'm doing it.

Having children is orthogonal to making a break with corporate programmed consumerism.