Dogs vs. Children

So I was listening to a conversation at the park.  I know I shouldn't eavesdrop, but I couldn't help it.  There was a lady talking to her friend about how she should be a good parent because she had yet to kill her dog.  While I agree that if you can't keep a dog alive you should not have children, I do not think this is a sufficient prerequisite to being a good mom. 

First, there are the obvious differences:
1. Children need more clothing, food, and attention than most dogs.
2. You can not leave your child at the kennel when you go out of town.
3. At some point your child will learn to talk, then you don't get to imagine them saying what you want them to say.

Then, there are the less obvious differences:
1. Children are harder to potty train than a dog.  Mostly because few children like the taste of dog treats, or have strong enough teeth to chew them.
2.  Children must be educated (at least that's what the law says) dogs can be trained, see number 1 above.
3.  Dogs will live with you for their entire life, children should not.

So, lady at the park, I am glad that your dog is alive and thriving, I do not however see this as a reason to have children.  Perhaps you should investigate your other attributes.