But... start ups still pay engineers salaries that dwarf teachers, retail, and many other industries. Should people in those industries not have kids? Are they being irresponsible by not making 6 figures?

I wasn't talking about money, I was talking about stability.

People working in software field are extraordinary and deserve extraordinary perks is held as self-evident truth in modern world.

Actually, I don't think many people can stop that "institutionalised misery" spilling out into their family life.

Exactly, be miserable so the next generation can do it too! People raise children in total poverty all the time dude, I'm sure you're going to be fine.