Why did you become a parent? (babysitting, party, teaching, infants)

[Magritte25]

Originally Posted by Flamingomo

I ask myself that question everyday.

^^^Best answer.

[malamute]

Because kids are fun -- just about everything I like to do is funner with kids. I get to keep doing the things I did with my own parents but now with my kids.

[Oldhag1]

Originally Posted by karen_s

How about "Oops I got pregnant completely by accident because my birth control failed...."

Yep, that one. Best oops of my entire life!

[stanman13]

My reason's not on the list. It's two-fold:

1. I had sex. Which eventually caused

2. Wife became pregnant.

I don't regret it for a minute. Awesome.

[chris123678]

I don't have children yet. If I do, I'd want them because I feel it's an obligation.
I'd be married.

[steelstress]

Originally Posted by chris123678

I don't have children yet. If I do, I'd want them because I feel it's an obligation.
I'd be married.

An obligation to who? or what?

[Coldjensens]

Where is the box for "I do not have enough in my 401K so I need kids to marry wealthy and pay for my retirement."

[Charles]

It was on the advice of my acccountant regarding tax laws, child care credits, and exemptions. Also, with four girls, I will never need nursing home insurance - I'm raising my own skilled nursing facility.

[carlitasway]

I got surprised....twice.

[PoppySead]

Nature takes over like a tornado or flash flood. The method for having kids is just so much fun! Then you get hit with the storm. lol
Later you find out that old house they wiped out was actually a good thing.