Chris:

Ah, the big 'A'. Yep, it's still all the talk and more and more young ones are being sucked in. It really is a shame for them, but at least their not having kids means they will be saved the horrors mine and millions of others went through!
Marjorie:
I'd forgotten about the vasectomy issue! A number of young males in my old cong had had it done even though, I think, it was supposedly frowned upon by the Society.
All in all it's a tremendously pathetic situation all round. Young couples not having children because they want more freedom to "progress" in Jehovah's service and especially because the big 'A' is so close. Then, these same childless elders who know absolutely nothing about true domestic pressures give counsel to parents on how best to look after the family! Great logic!!
Well, at least it's helping the Watchtower disintegrate faster.
Ian