Question for fathers of the OT

First, I am not a father myself.
The question is about something my old man has said to me many times over the last few years regarding having children. I personally want children and most likely will, as most do. I imagine it is one of the coolest feelings for us guys (at least for those of us who aren't tPOS.) My father, however, has reiterated to me many times that I am crazy for wanting to have children. I guess in retrospect he would have chosen not to, although he doesn't regret us obviously. I certainly don't take any offense when he says that either; it's understandable. Not exactly sure what his reasoning is other than some obvious reasons, but he has also been dealt a pretty shitty hand in some respects. And in all fairness, my dad has been a very good father to me and my siblings. Ive always considered him a bit radical yet very logical. Like when he offered to pay for me to get a vasectomy on my 18th birthday and freeze the kiddos, to insure no surprises.

So the question is: as fathers, would you tell your son that having children is overrated? Or that you don't recommend it in retrospect, knowing what you know now? Just wanted to know how many of you felt similarly. I know there will be a mixed bag.