O'Connor Claims Internal Conflict About Values Prevents Him From Having Children

What was said

"One of the reasons why I wouldn't have a child at the moment is because I don't know how to answer that question. If you don't have an idea of what makes the good life, then it's going to be very difficult to raise a child. There's too much internal conflict. I disagree with myself too much."

When asked how to explain a good life to a 10-year-old, O'Connor reveals he lacks sufficient certainty about fundamental values to responsibly raise children. He argues that alignment on core values between parents is essential for child-rearing, and he hasn't achieved that alignment even within himself.