Here is a question to bring up.
What is wrong with deciding not to have children?
I got into a debate with one of my co-workers today. He thought that people who decide not to have kids are being selfish. He has three kids and obviously I don't nor do I plan on having any. I do not think it is selfish for me or anybody else to not have children. I am not ashamed to admit I do not want the responsibilty nor am I mentally or financially capable of being responsible for bringing children into the world. Where is the selfishness in that?
Don't get me wrong. I like kids. In fact, I consider myself a bit of a kid. I have three baby nephews that I care about and love dearly. Deciding to not have kids is not selfish. I would say it's wise particularly if you know you are not capable of handing the 24/7 job of raising them. There is enough people on this crowded and dying planet so why should I contribute to the gene pool?
What is wrong with deciding not to have children?
I got into a debate with one of my co-workers today. He thought that people who decide not to have kids are being selfish. He has three kids and obviously I don't nor do I plan on having any. I do not think it is selfish for me or anybody else to not have children. I am not ashamed to admit I do not want the responsibilty nor am I mentally or financially capable of being responsible for bringing children into the world. Where is the selfishness in that?
Don't get me wrong. I like kids. In fact, I consider myself a bit of a kid. I have three baby nephews that I care about and love dearly. Deciding to not have kids is not selfish. I would say it's wise particularly if you know you are not capable of handing the 24/7 job of raising them. There is enough people on this crowded and dying planet so why should I contribute to the gene pool?
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delilahb:
I don't think it's selfish at all not to have kids. It's your own choice and more power to you! I really can't stand people who have all of their opinions and seriously try to force it on other people. Especially on stupid shit like that. I don't want to have kids right now. It's my own fucking choice. Maybe in three years, I'll change my mind, but I don't think so. If I do have kids, I will adopt because all of those people who had children on accident and over-populated the world, need their children to have good homes too.
lunna:
I don't think there is anything wrong with not having kids. In fact I might never have them by choice and if I do I'm thinking I'd adopt. Take care sweetie and 