gingernuts,

Having children is only selfish according to already selfish people. The act of looking after someone else can't by definition be selfish.

I got it now: I am selfish for working and not looking after children myself. Well, it may be news to you, but the realities of life have somewhat changed since your time.

What are your rights that are so infringed by a nursery next door? Seems to me your rights are paramount and all parents are selfish because one day another type of business may open next to YOUR quiet house.