One of the two reasons I decided as a young man to never have kids was my concern that I would likely never earn enough money most of the time necessary to allow me to afford kids, even with my partner working too, and still have a decent standard of living. The other reason was my concern that the parenting of my own parents would result in me being the same kind of father my dad was if I had kids, and I wanted to stop the cycle of dysfunction rather than risk continuing. Between the two reasons, it turned out I was more than right to have made that decision. The money issue played out exactly as I predicted, and tho I was an improvement on my father as a partner, I still do not have the kind of patience and ability to tolerate stress that I would have needed to parent well. Handling an adult relationship with a partner is my level of competence and I will stick to that.
maybe we need to think more of population control
Posted by MacStrikerWhen being selfish is better than being selfless...
Posted by MacStriker"Shop Smart, Shop S-Mart."
Posted by MacStrikerWhen people with kids say "they are an investment!" (as if it's a positive thing), this is what comes to mind...
Posted by MacStrikerA book club that only allows ONE book, seems kinda narrow...
Posted by MacStrikerKids = Party Poopers (literally)
Posted by MacStrikerNone is better than one!
Posted by MacStrikerThose Ungrateful Crotch-Goblins!
Posted by MacStrikerI'm not saying it's right, but i understand the sentiments of the reply...
Posted by MacStriker"... it's a peaceful life..."
Posted by JGalA little late but still applies every day.
Posted by MacStrikerAll the crotch goblins giving a breather to their breeders for most of the day. SerenityNow!
Posted by UrsiMajorWell, I guess this beats a pregnancy positive.
Posted by KojaksmomIt might work!
Posted by UrsiMajorYou're welcome
Posted by MacStrikerThe struggle is real
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