Kids or No Kids?
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For sure!Velocity Girl said:
I had a lady I work with shocked because I wasn't having kids. She ask 'Who is going to take of you when your old?'.....Like that is a reason to have a kid? Dude, have you seen Super Nanny or any of those crazy shows?!?!?
I'll take owning an animal over that stress any day of the week
My wife had her son when she was 17 (no, not on purpose) and had the same thoughts a year after we were together (her son was 13). She raised him up to 13 nearly all alone, but he and I have a great relationship. So she and I decided to have one of our own.H8R said:My wife and I are on the fence about having another kid. She enjoys being my daughter's step mom, but she wants a baby of her own. I want a baby, but I'm also looking at having no kids around when I'm 40.
Hm.
At times we wish we hadn't because with the older out of the house and on his own, we could be done and empty nesters. But I wouldn't give up my daughter for all the beer in the world.
in the future i think ill want two kids. for all i know i could have a handful of illegitimate children scattered all across the world. 
Hehehe...those shows are the best form of birth control currently available!!!!Snacks said:For sure!
I've also heard people make that point which I agree is kinda silly. What if the kids die before them? Or hate them and never speak to them again? Kinda blows that theory out the window.
I have a 9 and 11 year old , and the y are the best thing that ever happened to me. But it was more my wife who really pushed to have them. I would have waited saying i was not ready. (I was never going to say I was Ready ). But once I had 1 I did not want to have an only child and wanted them about 2 years apart. ( they are 25 Months a part, not bad for plannijng sake eh ? ) But only in the last few years have I seen where the payback is.
With My Parents getting older and my farther my father beinbg sick for several years before he Passed . I was able to see how much my mother relied on us kids for support. and then last year seeing my 98 year old Aunt, who had no kids get ill , and we were the only family she had. ( she was in NYC us up in Boston) and she did not get many visitors , fortunatly someone was able to get down there , when she passed away .
and also when you can get out there and ride with you Kid , it kicks Ass!
With My Parents getting older and my farther my father beinbg sick for several years before he Passed . I was able to see how much my mother relied on us kids for support. and then last year seeing my 98 year old Aunt, who had no kids get ill , and we were the only family she had. ( she was in NYC us up in Boston) and she did not get many visitors , fortunatly someone was able to get down there , when she passed away .
and also when you can get out there and ride with you Kid , it kicks Ass!
I appluad your decision. More Ginger Kids are the last thing this world needs. Anyways, to help you out, I ran your potential children through the ole' computer. Here's what the boy would look like:Velocity Girl said:
will you part out?SkaredShtles said:So both of you want a baby.........
You want mine?
damn, that's pretty funny. in a sick way.gnurider1080 said:will you part out?
good god if you are going to sag at least wear some underwear!!!Silver said:
I don't feel that strongly about this but here is some information on an interesting "movement":narlus said:
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2005/nov/05111606.html
nothing's stopping those leaders from acting on their principles, right?OGRipper said:
I was 26 for #1. That's not real young, but I'm still young enough now and he's away at college, other one is going soon.H8R said:
Some peers of ours ( same age) finally decided to have a kid a couple of years ago. I could help it, had to say, "That's nice, yours will be entering kindergarter when ours are graduating high school.
Ready? There is never "ready". Just do it, or don't.
geargrrl
I have one and should have another within the next 365 days....kids are great....my son (14yo) sometimes lurks here but I'm pretty strict on his internet access....D
i'd like to vote twice. i say no never, but i also think its way to early to tell. right now, i never want kids, ever ever ever. who knows how i'll feel when i'm done with school, working and feeling more settled.
right now, no way, never, ever, ever.
ever.
never.
right now, no way, never, ever, ever.
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never.
I am 27 & have 7 month old twin boys. They were unplanned & honestly I thought I would never have kids. It is a lot of work & worry, they were 13 weeks early & every now & again I get a case of 'the grass is greener' but any negative thoughts disappear when they smile or laugh at you.
SkaredShtles said:I wonder if there is any way to setup a poll in which anyone under 20 can't participate.........
no it should be immature users shouldnt be able to participate
but seriously, have a kid if you want to, make sure you can financially afford it and if you both are for it, do it because as far as I know, having a kid is one of the greatest feelings in the world. you can mold them into something cool. like stretch armstrong
I really hope my parents are nothing like you. Have you ever taken into consideration that your kids love you, and it would break their heart to hear you talking this way, or do you think only of yourself? You should be fvcking ashamed.N8 said:
i still can't believe how ****ing huge that guy is. if i use 1800COLLECT will i look like that?Silver said:I appluad your decision. More Ginger Kids are the last thing this world needs. Anyways, to help you out, I ran your potential children through the ole' computer. Here's what the boy would look like:
I was 23 when my oldest was born, her mom was 20. We were the classic case of why breeding should require a permit.
Despite the fact we were kids, and of course had to split up because that is what kids do when faced with reality, my oldest is a gem. She has come through the blended family saga quite well. She is blessed.
My two youngest are six and four. They are out of control. I was 29 when the six year old was born and wife was 30. That was a good time for us. My wife was established in her teaching career and I was mosttly grown up...
I suggest waiting a few years before having kids after you are married. It's a big deal.
Despite the fact we were kids, and of course had to split up because that is what kids do when faced with reality, my oldest is a gem. She has come through the blended family saga quite well. She is blessed.
My two youngest are six and four. They are out of control. I was 29 when the six year old was born and wife was 30. That was a good time for us. My wife was established in her teaching career and I was mosttly grown up...
I suggest waiting a few years before having kids after you are married. It's a big deal.
carrot top looks ****ed up
I get so friggin irritated when people say we're being selfish. How is NOT wanting the responsibility selfish? Who are we being selfish to? And how is having a kid being unselfish? People are dumb.Velocity Girl said:
I Are Baboon said:
The poeple who are calling you 'selfish' are either disgrunteled parents or your parents...
I love having kids.....gives me 2 riding partners. And they make great photo subjects. My son is 11 and a future UFC candidate, my daughter just turned 7 and got her first "real" bike, an 05 Ibex 320k.
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my mom says i am being selfish for not wanting kids. i tell her she's living in the 1800's. i'm not going to feel like i am obligated to have a child because i have a functioning reproductive system. she thinks my reasons for not wanting kids are selfish. Ie. i'd rather have a little extra money in the bank, be able to travel, and retire early. there's two sides to that coin though. wanting a kid is comparable to wanting early retirement and travel. its both want. i'm just prioritizing.N8 said:The poeple who are calling you 'selfish' are either disgrunteled parents or your parents...
laura said:
It's a double edged sword... the sooner you have kids the better chance you have to retire early, the longer you wait the longer you have to work to support them... uuuuggg...
There is no such thing as a selfish reason for not wanting kids.laura said:
So, are all you "never evers" making it permanent?
We're currently undergoing the process (first baby on the way). Not sure if we'll stop with one or have 2...that'll be the next debate.
Of course if you don't have any kids you'll get to retire even earlier.N8 said:It's a double edged sword... the sooner you have kids the better chance you have to retire early, the longer you wait the longer you have to work to support them... uuuuggg...
We don't allow sharp objects that close to the junk. There are other methods of birth control besides surgery. I've been having sex for about 18 years or so and I haven't gotten anyone pregnant. Not because I was lucky, because I played it safe.geargrrl said:
Brian HCM#1 said:
post those tattoos pics again.Ciaran said:
Haven't yet, but we plan on taking care of that within the next few years.geargrrl said:
Not all kids suck. Just yoursN8 said:
