My Real Thoughts on Having Children

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[JimandPamfan]

has someone who spent many years working in nursing homes I can hundred percent tell you that having children is no guarantee they will be there for you when you are old.

[SCSilk]

I was told for years I would change my mind.

I’m 55. I never changed.

[bethanypatrick]

People who don't want kids should NOT have kids! And it's annoying when people ask when/if you are going to have kids, and then use a judgmental or "I feel sorry for you" tone of voice, after you tell them (politely) that you are not planning to have children. I was also told by MANY people that I would change my mind (which is a bit condescending). I'm 37. I still have no interest in having kids.

[ohmydaz]

I don’t want kids and my parents always tell me to at least have one so “they can take care of me when I’m old.” like what?!!!

[maidenrohina]

A 33 year long study called 'Childless Expectations and Childlessness Over the Life Course' was recently completed which showed that women who say they don't want children consistently didn't have children and they didn't change their minds. So now if anyone ever tries to tell you that you'll change your mind you can tell them that they are scientifically inaccurate.

[Miguel-dqfs]

if i learned one thing from Grey’s Anatomy - talk about kids before marriage lol! cant compromise on a kid

[dudacampos]

I feel like the argument of "oh have kids so you don't die alone" is easily solved by replying "if our society as a whole cared more about the elderly, their children wouldn't have be the only care takers"
Also, a lot of elderly people are neglected even abused by their children, so there's that

[mannycrusher]

As a teacher, I see a fair share of child neglect or parent indifference. It's awful. Just don't have kids you don't want. 😔 Nobody asking cares about the kid after they're born and especially not when they get to me in 7th grade.

[darkangel]

i’m never ever having my own biological kids on purpose, but if i do want kids when i’m older i’m most definitely adopting cause i don’t see a point in bringing another person into the world when there’s already thousands who don’t have loving families, which makes me sad

[emilyartful]

I had always known I wanted to be a mother. I felt it very strongly in my bones that’s something I wanted to be. I was always of the notion that if I felt that strongly about WANTING kids, who am I to dare pass judgement on those who did NOT want kinds? Wouldn’t that deep certainty of wanting and not wanting be about the same? It’s all felt very deep from within.

[SarahSharpe]

“Having kids is an action, so I would expect that person to say that’s something that they want—rather than the expectation be on the person to just have kids and then say they don’t want it.” Oh my god. Not even two minutes into the video and Cristine says one of the smartest things I’ve ever heard. I ABSOLUTELY agree with this sentiment!!! REALLY well said, Cristine!!!! You’re completely right—it‘s not fair!!! More people need to have this perspective.

[Skittl]

Ben, you're amazing for pointing out that asking when people will have kids can be super hurtful for those who desperately want them but can't have them.

[itsacarolbthing]

I have never wanted to get married or to have children. It just never figured in my imagination, even from a very young age. I'm almost 53. I still don't want marriage or children. I have my two cats. We're very happy.

[Suzied]

Bit of a tw

I (a 16 year old girl who does want kids one day) depise people who learn a woman doesn't want kids and go 'what if you get pregnant on accident?' like...imagine the reverse? Imagine people asking a pregnant woman 'what if you miscarry' it's incredibly rude both ways imo.

[cheemsexol]

Them: We don't want children
Z&M: am I a JOke tO YoU?

[lots_of_bendy_straws]

My mom had me to trap my father in a marriage. People who don’t want kids shouldn’t have kids and crazy people shouldn’t either

[josslynouellette]

These people are liars




They have zyler and menchie

[kellyv]

You two talk in a way which shows that you're so complimentary to each other

[adeliiiiine]

Ben: “I think we would be good parents if we had kids.”
Cristine: **nervous yeah**

[hilaryd]

I have anxiety, depression, ocd, pmdd and there’s no way in hell i’m going to put a kid through all my mental health bullshit.