DJ DSF Questions Why Financially Struggling Parents Keep Having Children

Nigerian media personality and disc jockey DJ DSF has sparked debate over parenting and financial responsibility after arguing that people who cannot afford to raise children should reconsider having them.

The entertainer shared her views during an appearance on the My Unpopular Opinion podcast, where she maintained that bringing children into the world without adequate financial resources could create difficulties for the children, their parents and other family members.

“My unpopular opinion is broke people shouldn’t have kids. I don’t think it’s fair to the children. It’s not fair to the family. It’s not fair to yourself,” she said.

To support her argument, DSF cited the experience of a cousin who has five children, questioning why someone facing persistent financial difficulties would continue expanding their family without first addressing their circumstances.

She explained that her cousin frequently sought financial assistance for basic needs, including feeding the children and paying their school fees.

“I have a cousin that has five kids, and she’s been broke since she had the first one. Why do you have five? Every other week it’s, ‘Oh, can I have money for school fees? I don’t have money to feed this one,’” she stated.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the discussion also explored whether growing up in difficult financial circumstances can build resilience or instead expose children to unnecessary hardship.

When one of the podcast hosts suggested that some successful individuals had emerged from disadvantaged backgrounds, DSF questioned why parents would deliberately want their children to experience similar struggles.

“I was birthed into a struggle. Why would I want my kids to be birthed into a struggle? I had to fight. Do I want my kids to fight?” she asked.

Her comments have reignited conversations about the relationship between financial stability and parenthood, with questions emerging about whether prospective parents should prioritise their economic circumstances before having children.

The discussion also highlights differing perspectives on family planning, with some emphasising the importance of financial preparedness and others arguing that a difficult upbringing does not necessarily prevent children from achieving success later in life.