The moral dilemma of parenthood

When I think of my personal aspirations of whether or not I want to be a father one day, I am always hit with a moral dilemma.  I have to ask myself, is it fair for me to purposefully bring another life into the world under current conditions.  I think those that know me well are not surprised that I am utterly appalled by many of the social conditions within the United States, the high military spending, lack of concern for the environment, insistence on profit as the main force to propel our daily lives, and unrelenting conditions of poverty for millions.  As someone who strives to continually learn and know more I have to recognize the implicit contract in a society which has inequality, if you choose to live in a system with inequality you must also accept the fact that at any time you could be on the other end of that system's inequalities.

Therefore, I reach the inevitable 'dilemma of parenthood.'  I define this dilemma as wondering if it is an immoral act to bring life into the world which you know could potentially starve, have less than adequate health coverage, and generally lack the basic economic necessities for 'decent' human existence.  So by living in a system that perpetuates inequality as the 'natural and proper order' it means that at any time even if I start off in a good position it could change at any time.  This is not fair to my kids whom have done nothing at all to the world except be born.

So my ultimate conclusion is that by living in this society, I have to also accept the fact my kids might have to live under terrible conditions, regardless of any and all personal actions.  Of course this flies in the face of the common notion that everyone can end up with whatever economic circumstances they want based only on their personal actions.  While in my youth that was a nice naive thought.  I did grow up in poverty, although I never realized at the time.  I was lucky to have parents that cared and tried very hard.  However, it takes more than working hard in the USA.  It takes luck, and am I willing to bet my kids' future on luck?