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If people spent more time taking care of the kids that were here already instead of focusing on only having their own children, we'd be in a better place than we are today.
If everyone never had children again we WOULD die out. And perhaps if everyone would just take care of the children THEY HAD we would be in a much better place and I would not be preached at by people like you to taker care of other peoples children. Don't have kids if you can't take care of them!
Lenny Kravitz is the name of the cat that is sleeping on my desk but won't let me touch him.
I kill plants, no way I'd have an animal of my own.
I travel too much.
Currently researching liveaboard diving for early March.
I can't take an animal or plant on this trip.
Pets aren't the topic of conversation here, to paraphrase you when you responded to someone who talked about enjoying time with their kids. Perhaps it's a hatred of children in general that is the reason why you choose not to have kids. You attack one person who speaks favorably about having kids saying it's not the topic of discussion and then you change the discussion to pets.
My wife and I don't have kids together because of her disability. I did have a daughter with my ex-wife and our daughter was planned, not an accident. She wasn't a pet, she wasn't a showpiece nor a trophy. Honestly, many of you here are really coming off as hating children and suprisingly, most of those who do so are the more liberal members here. Perhaps the question should have been reversed. How many parents have received dirty looks or nasty remarks for having children? I posted one example from the San Francisco newspaper. It appears from remarks like "breeders" that some here harbor resentment and hatred for people who choose to have kids.
My wife and I don't have kids together because of her disability. I did have a daughter with my ex-wife and our daughter was planned, not an accident. She wasn't a pet, she wasn't a showpiece nor a trophy. Honestly, many of you here are really coming off as hating children and suprisingly, most of those who do so are the more liberal members here. Perhaps the question should have been reversed. How many parents have received dirty looks or nasty remarks for having children? I posted one example from the San Francisco newspaper. It appears from remarks like "breeders" that some here harbor resentment and hatred for people who choose to have kids.
Some people like having kids. Some people dont like having kids. Simple as that. Who cares?
I love lil kids until they get cranky. Then I give them back.
If you have your own question, go start your own thread.
My wife and I don't have kids together because of her disability. I did have a daughter with my ex-wife and our daughter was planned, not an accident. She wasn't a pet, she wasn't a showpiece nor a trophy. Honestly, many of you here are really coming off as hating children and suprisingly, most of those who do so are the more liberal members here. Perhaps the question should have been reversed. How many parents have received dirty looks or nasty remarks for having children? I posted one example from the San Francisco newspaper. It appears from remarks like "breeders" that some here harbor resentment and hatred for people who choose to have kids.
I only use that term when someone belittles the childfree or tend to ask me some bingo questions.
I don't want kids
I just wanna have fun without responsibility
And growin up wit 4 brothers makes me not wanna have to deal wit financial issues or responsility a kid would give me
Noones ever said anything to me bout it
I only use that term when someone belittles the childfree or tend to ask me some bingo questions.
For several years after we got married, people regularly asked us when we were going to have children. Instead of getting angry or insulting, I told them the truth,...that it would be medically dangerous for my wife to carry a baby to term because of her spinal condition. Those who know us stopped asking. I don't insult their choice to have kids.
What if the person loves dogs but doesn't want any?
They're very smart.
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Originally Posted by West of Encino
So you think people who never want children are child abusers for the most part?
Where do you come up with this comment from the post:
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Originally Posted by Carterstamp
Maybe if people who shouldn't have kids choose not to, we could avoid most child abuse.
Your statement is not even remotely related to Carterstamp's statement.
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For those coming into this thread with tales of their lovely children and hijacking attempts:
breeder bingo (http://http://7deadlysinners.typepad.com/sinners/2006/04/breeder_bingo_c.html - broken link)
I feel that if a couple chooses not to want children, that should be there business. I have different kinds of friends, those with children, and those without. I have friends with children, that i sometimes wonder to myself, why they even had children, and i have friends without children that are extremely happy. The world is a very big place, and People are very different in there wants and needs. Some couples i know have a very full and rich life without children, and friends that do have children, also have a full rich life. It is to eaches own. Too many people make something whoop ti do aobut other people, when they really should worry about there own family and life. Life is too short to worry about what other people should or should not be doing. I think you can have a rich life without children, in a different way then those that have children. At least some that know they don't want children, don't have them. I know some couples that have children, i don't know why they never spend time with them, or do anything with them. Not all parents i understand this, but some yes.You can have a very rich full life with children and without them. I don't think anyone should really look down on someone that does not want children. Just take a look at all the children born, who are not wanted, and at the hands of some of there own parents, are murdered. Young Moms. So we should not pass judgement.
I don't frown on people who don't want kids. If someone doesn't want children, they should never have to feel like they need to have kids from society. People should totally live the lives they want, with as many people in their family as they want.
Here is a quesiton for debate though.....
Should people who chose not to have kids pay a higher tax rate? After all, they don't contribute any future tax payers, placing a huge burden on the system as they age into retirement. With fewer and fewer youth, the growing and growing elderly population needs funds to pay for retirement homes and health care. Why should people who raised eight children pay an equal amount in taxes for the elderly as a couple down the street who lived a -double income no kids- lifestyle.
Note- I myself will probably have no children. I would love to have many, but certain circumstances will probably insure that never happens outside of adoption. I am not opposed to paying higher taxes to support the elderly because I know that, near the end of my life, I will be a burden on the few youth that America has left.
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