THIS BLOODLINE ENDS WITH ME.
Plus, you know, it would be illegal for a gay such as myself to adopt a kid
Plus, you know, it would be illegal for a gay such as myself to adopt a kid
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Do you have/want children?
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it's absolutely about demographics, as well as the worldview someone is more likely to have or not depending if they're part of that demographic. Predominantly Left wing millennials who are the first generation to be worse off then their parents who are online and always facing up to that? Like yeah no shit the poll numbers are what they are, I shouldn't be surprised, given the current state of things.
As for the rest of your post, lol
Just cos the board is progressive doesn't mean it's full of geniuses, and having kids is not inherently a dumb or smart thing to do, even if it can be an ill conceived idea to have them in certain scenarios.
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That sentiment reflects something called "survivorship bias" and is a powerful force. However, it has no bearing on a discussion of procreative ethics.
Also, as opposed to the other threats you mentioned, global heating is a certainty on the current global trajectory, and once humanity has decided to change course, it will most probably be too late. This is not an if, but a when.
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I agree. Not sure what demographic/subset the users on here would umbrella under but this forum is very materialistic, selfish, gratification addicted and jaddedly skeptical.
1) I dispute the notion that this board has many "highly intelligent people". Think users/members of an internet community/forum tend to massively exaggerate the intelligence of it purely because they're members of it and doing so messages their ego.
2) Intelligence and not having kids are in no way rationally linked.
No.
I myself had an awesome experience as a child, but as a teenager, my family was fucking destroyed. I will never, ever bring a child into this world, especially because its become a far worse cesspool than it was when I was a kid.
I myself had an awesome experience as a child, but as a teenager, my family was fucking destroyed. I will never, ever bring a child into this world, especially because its become a far worse cesspool than it was when I was a kid.
Im sort of raised with the idea of children being the purpose of life and for me it's never been something that I question. I have 2 kids (they are teenagers now) and pretty much everything I done in life had been useless except for them. I love them to death and I'm happy that I have them every single day.
2.5 year old girl, another little girl on the way. Think 2 is the right number. Part of me is a *leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetle* disappointed we're not having a boy, but my daughter is an absolute trip and I'm sure my other daughter will be equally awesome. Being a dad is one of my great joys in life and I do not regret it one bit. There are things I miss being able to do as frequently or easily or cheaply pre-kid, but life is a series of choices and every decision opens up some paths and closes others.
Why aren't you on your wife's insurance?
I don't mean to pry, just curious. I'm on my wife's insurance, so are the kids
She works through a local non profit and receives full benefits for herself, but spouse coverage is something like 850/mo which is insanity. When we have a child she'll be eligible for the child insurance program through the state (I misspoke earlier).
Hell to the no.
I'm not financially stable enough to be responsible for another life. I have mental health issues it wouldn't be fair to subject a child to. I know I'd never be able to give a kid a childhood as good as the one I had. The world is going to shit in too many ways to mention. I also don't particularly like kids.
Thousands of kids in the care system would probably disagree with you.
Just to we're clear, are you implying that people who don't want children are also materialistic, selfish and gratification addicted?
I'm not financially stable enough to be responsible for another life. I have mental health issues it wouldn't be fair to subject a child to. I know I'd never be able to give a kid a childhood as good as the one I had. The world is going to shit in too many ways to mention. I also don't particularly like kids.
Thousands of kids in the care system would probably disagree with you.
Just to we're clear, are you implying that people who don't want children are also materialistic, selfish and gratification addicted?
Had one at 20 and another at 29 (I'm turning 37 this year). Fucking love 'em more than anything.
Nothing will give you more clarity in life... If you're willing to step thru that door that is.
Nothing will give you more clarity in life... If you're willing to step thru that door that is.
We have a daughter. We wanted a kid and I've never regretted it for a moment, we love her to death.
That said, unless you know you want a child, don't fucking do it. If your relationship is rocky, don't fucking do it. If you don't have the money to afford one, don't fucking do it. Being a parent is a strain on your personal relationship at times and it takes a fair amount of extra money to get by comfortably. It's hard work, it's exhausting.
It's also fun and rewarding and the best thing I've ever done.
That said, unless you know you want a child, don't fucking do it. If your relationship is rocky, don't fucking do it. If you don't have the money to afford one, don't fucking do it. Being a parent is a strain on your personal relationship at times and it takes a fair amount of extra money to get by comfortably. It's hard work, it's exhausting.
It's also fun and rewarding and the best thing I've ever done.
Dude, they already at an age where they can watch each other, so right on.
No and HELL no.
One of the last things I'd ever do in this life is have a child. It's not for me (mainly due to time, money, and patience).
One of the last things I'd ever do in this life is have a child. It's not for me (mainly due to time, money, and patience).
extenstial dread is creeping in, Not sure I don't blame people..the state of the world is unsettling.
We're close mate, very close, but they're not at an age where we can can go on holiday for 2 weeks and leave them alone.
Maybe in a couple of years and we'll start looking at holidays for us rather than what the kids will enjoy.
We've reached the age where we can leave the 9 yo home, if we need to run to the store. He does have a cell phone, so can call us/text u s i f necessary. Also I work from home, and he has been at an age, where he is pretty self sufficient. I just make him lunch and he just hangs out and does what typical 9 year olds do.
it's either 'y'all havin babies or what?' or 'i'm afraid of death, hold me'.
I have 2 (4 and 6) and got snipped. I was about to kill the 4 year old last night, but generally they're fine.
If you don't want kids, don't have 'em.
If you don't want kids, don't have 'em.
Something about that age group (4), where they test you like crazy. My four year old was up in my face, I put an end to that nensd
Money isn't everything and that kids are in the care system doesn't has to do with how complicated it is to raise a kid (the average healthy one).
but I can understand why someone doesn't want a kid in the USA. With such a dangerous health care system and my genes ( atopic dermatitis) and the costs of birth... I would stay away from this whole topic.
I'm single & childfree, but with the way of how things are going here on this Earth right now along with global warming, I don't think that I want to bring a child into this world & put him or her in this predicament.
It doesn't help that I'm part autistic.
It doesn't help that I'm part autistic.
Would love to have kids...but it doesn't seem like it will happen. I'd adopt, but it's almost impossible for single men.
I do what I can at our local orphanage and taking care of rescue cats does help fill in the loneliness, but it's not the same as having a family.
I do what I can at our local orphanage and taking care of rescue cats does help fill in the loneliness, but it's not the same as having a family.
True enough. I manage those by promptly ignoring anyone who starts such a thread.