I'm curious as to what the make-up here is on Era. I know for sure that some already have children, but I find it interesting to see how many users here do, how many don't that want to and how many don't but aren't interested in having any.
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Do you have/want children?
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When I was younger I said I never wanted children. No way. No how. Then I met the right woman and it just seemed like something we both wanted. Have two kids now and I couldn't be happier.
Nope. Had a vasectomy at 25 so we're good to go. I just never envisioned myself being--or wanting to be--a father.
When I was younger I wanted tons of children, now I realise children destroy lives and I'd worry about them too much.
I make a much better uncle because I can be fun with no permanent responsibility.
If you're considering having children - remember to recycle and adopt.
I make a much better uncle because I can be fun with no permanent responsibility.
If you're considering having children - remember to recycle and adopt.
Our kids are 6, 3, and 7 months.
They're a blast and I love them more than anything, but it's also a significant source of stress. Especially now that they're getting involved in school and other activities.
If you don't want kids, DO NOT have kids.
They're a blast and I love them more than anything, but it's also a significant source of stress. Especially now that they're getting involved in school and other activities.
If you don't want kids, DO NOT have kids.
Already have them, it's tough at times but also the most amazing thing I've ever done.
Seeing them grow up is just such an amazing feeling.
Seeing them grow up is just such an amazing feeling.
No I like having my own time, and my own space. I'm too selfish to look after another human being like that as well.
Not yet, we're hoping to wait until we pay off most of our student loans and buy a house. We'll see though, you never know what'll happen.
I'm 37 if you want to adopt me. I'm mostly potty trained (still have accidents) and I speak one language fluently.
I decided when I was a teenager that I would never want to deal with a teenager with my genetics so the answer is "never".
One and done. Had mine at 21 and I'm 40 now and a free man. Hes an adult, and while I'm their for him for anything he may need or want, my raising kids days are over.
Now we just go to concerts and vacations together and talk shit to one another like buddies.
It's a good deal and I'm glad I spread my dna/name to live on lol
Now we just go to concerts and vacations together and talk shit to one another like buddies.
It's a good deal and I'm glad I spread my dna/name to live on lol
Nope. My siblings have kids and interaction with them fill my "kid quota". I don't have the need for my own kids.
Got 2 daughters...7 and 2...would happily do one more...but my wife has told me this shop is closed!
Nope. Can't stand them, never wanted them and neither did my wife. I'm 41 and got a vasectomy when I was 34. No regrets as we love our lives as the freedom (and money) from not having kids allows us to have money AND time to do the things we want to do which is very tough to do with kids outside of the wealthy who can afford to pay others to do most everything for them.
You always see a strong undercurrent of anti Natalism on here but it's still surprising for me for
It to be a majority. Shouldn't be surprised given the demographics of the board though. I plan on having a kid yeah. How many might be limited depending on future finances/climate change severity. Still raising a kid will be a more worthwhile use of my time than most of
The things I could do otherwise. I've had my share of empty hedonism to last for quite a while tbf. Will have to see if any other overriding purposes for life come along.
It to be a majority. Shouldn't be surprised given the demographics of the board though. I plan on having a kid yeah. How many might be limited depending on future finances/climate change severity. Still raising a kid will be a more worthwhile use of my time than most of
The things I could do otherwise. I've had my share of empty hedonism to last for quite a while tbf. Will have to see if any other overriding purposes for life come along.
Yes, 2 currently. 5 and 3 (as of today!) year old boys. We are looking to have a 3rd within the next 2 years. Always wanted them glad I waited until I was in my 30's to start though.
Vasectomy when I was 30; I'm 42 now and I know I definitely made the right choice given my lifestyle. DINK life for me and missus.
I did adopt 3 cats and 2 dogs though, so it's not like I'm entirely free of any responsibility. Heh.
I did adopt 3 cats and 2 dogs though, so it's not like I'm entirely free of any responsibility. Heh.
Never thought I'd have children. We have a 2.5 year old daughter and we just found out we're having another.
Yeah, I do plan on it. It's something that needs a lot of consideration, the right person, the right time, all that. But it's one of the only things that I really "want" out of life, existentially - like I've always inevitably wanted to be a parent the same way other people want this career or that.
I have two, and I love them more than anything.
That being said, though, having kids is not all peaches and rainbows like you all might be thinking.
That being said, though, having kids is not all peaches and rainbows like you all might be thinking.
Nope
37 and I'm planning on getting a vasectomy within the next couple months.
Just never had the desire for a kid, wife is the same way.
Plus, in the off chance I did have a change of heart, looking at our finances and nope.
37 and I'm planning on getting a vasectomy within the next couple months.
Just never had the desire for a kid, wife is the same way.
Plus, in the off chance I did have a change of heart, looking at our finances and nope.