Anybody else glad that they DON'T have kids?

[Bornindamecca]

Bless all you good parents out there. I get it. They change you and all that. Hey, the human race has to reproduce to continue, so good job on you.

But anyone else over the age of 25 ever wake up and just think "DAMN I'm glad I don't have kids!" I know it sounds foul or strange, though I think it's a natural adaptive instinct in an overpopulated world. I'm not knocking parenthood at all. In fact, my little brother is 10 years younger than me, so when I was a teenager I got a taste of what it would have been like to have to take care of a baby, and as a young man I got more than a taste of what it was like to have to be a mentor.

And I love doing those things for my brother. Warms my heart. At the same time: DAMN I'm glad I don't have kids!

Are there other people that feel like this, or would I be the only one at the *"Not a Father's Day" party?

Please don't answer if you're under 24 years old, as it's anthropologically natural for your paternal instincts to lean away from a family at this point.








*How I Met Your Mother--brilliant

[Gotmadskillzson]

Re: Anybody else glad that they DON'T have kids?

I am 31 and I am glad.....more money for me.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Guess I'm qualified to answer since I JUST turned 24 and am technically no longer under 24.

But to answer the question, I guess I am glad that I don't have Kids right now but I think it's easy for me to say that since half of my friends, who are around the same age as me, have kids and I see the mess that some of them have to put up with sometimes and then I say to myself "Thank GOD I don't have to deal with that right now".

I got 3 Nephews(18,11, and 7)and helped raised them when they were younger so I at least got a sampling of what it was like to help raise kids and after that I told myself "I'm DEFINITELY not going to have kids anytime soon" lol.

Don't get me wrong, I would definitely like to have kids eventually(want at least 1 before I turn 30)but as of RIGHT NOW, I'm enjoying the Kid-Free lifestyle too much right now to want to give that up so for now I'll just stick with playing around with my Nephews and messing with my friend's Kids.

[Bornindamecca]

Re: Anybody else glad that they DON'T have kids?

But to answer the question, I guess I am glad that I don't have Kids right now but I think it's easy for me to say that since half of my friends, who are around the same age as me, have kids and I see the mess that some of them have to put up with sometimes and then I say to myself "Thank GOD I don't have to deal with that right now".

That's what I'm talking about right there. Sometimes when people talk about their kids, I'll do this involuntary mental fist pump, and almost feel bad about it because I know that eventually you're supposed to want kids. I'm not saying that I would never ever ever have them, but right now it would require a great, great change in my life for that to happen.

[Phobia]

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I am 29 and I say it all the time. Granted my girlfriend also agrees that we got another 3 or 4 years of "baby free" life. I see it with my cousin 2 streets over and man, it is a ton of work. I am beat already with work, remodeling the house, etc. Throw in a little one and wow does things get nuts. EVERYTHING takes like 30 mins to do longer. You need to go to the store. You now have to get everything it requires to bring a baby along. Then he is crying and you have to ride in a screaming car because you HAD to go get sour cream for that taco salad. AGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like Born said, I commend the parents! I know I will be one at some point. But I recognize the "sacrifice" raising a child is and I am enjoying the moment before I do have kids!

[Scottdau]

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You know what it is really funny. What if your dad or mom felt this way. I am glad I had kids, but they are a lot of work and you are always worrying about them.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

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Turned 30 a few months ago. Have a steady gf of 5 years. Definitely want to get married and have kids. Would like to wait a few years after being married to start having kids.

Having your own kids has to be the most rewarding thing you can do, but it has to be a huge emotional, financial and time investment. Plus, there's no instruction manual.

[JohnnytheSkin]

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Having your own kids has to be the most rewarding thing you can do, but it has to be a huge emotional, financial and time investment. Plus, there's no instruction manual.

Since I'm a parent and love my son to death, I'll bow out. However, that last line hit me hard, and I'd respond that certain people/groups/institutions/schools shouldn't pretend that there IS a manual and let people raise their children in peace.

Good for you guys without kids. If it's what you want, go after it and revel in it like there's no tomorrow. Enjoy life, no matter what.

[Bornindamecca]

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You know what it is really funny. What if your dad or mom felt this way.

Then we wouldn't be born....I know you're being tongue in cheek, but if every able bodied man and woman had a child we would not have enough resources to feed everyone. Not having children is every bit as important for the survival of mankind as having them is. Once we cracked 5 billion on this planet, we should really consider moderation.

The mere potential for life isn't cause enough for parenthood. There are billions of potential children not born every day.

Plus, there's no instruction manual.

Who reads instruction manuals anyway?

[HotSauce2k3]

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Um yeah. For those of us in the 25-30ish range that don't have kids. Many of your friends are married with kids, and you see how stressed they get and all the things they complain about. Then they ask you when it's your turn and try to pressure you into joining their hell. Pass. I mean I really love kids. I can't wait to have kids. But I need to enjoy life while I can. As bad as that sounds, it's true.

[Skyboxer]

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I've got two and whether anyone wants to hear it or not, it does change everything for the good and is a wonderful experience.

[19]

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I'm glad I don't have kids, because I have friends that do and I want NO PART of that. At all.

I am 31 and I am glad.....more money for me.

Thread over.

[jeremym480]

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30 and no kids here. My girlfriend is 28. If all goes well, we'll probably bust a couple in 2 or 3 years. =

[Chaos81]

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Yes, very happy I don't have kids.

What if your dad or mom felt this way.

My dad and mom DID feel that way.

[mKoz26]

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Then we wouldn't be born....I know you're being tongue in cheek, but if every able bodied man and woman had a child we would not have enough resources to feed everyone. Not having children is every bit as important for the survival of mankind as having them is. Once we cracked 5 billion on this planet, we should really consider moderation.

We've got plenty of room in the United States for more people. It's third-world countries that should cut back on reproduction.