What Do You Think Of Never Having Kids?

[Shandara09]

I'm about 90% sure that I never want any children.  I don't see it as selfish or why anyone else should be concerned with my decisions.  I think children are great, just not for me at this point in my life.

[plennis]

It is up to YOU!  Having children is a big responsibility and life long commitment.  I have seen a lot of people that should have thought it through a little more and not had them.   They are just miserable.    The biggest advantage to having kids though is  GRANDKIDS, they are a blast!  Besides at 21 you have a lot of time to decide.

[mrrangerrick]

Everyone is entitled to their own decisions...to each their own.

[texasmom32]

It's definitely a personal choice.  I actually think society is going the other way, encouraging people to have kids later if at all.  I personally believe that biologically, that's what we were designed to do and it's necessary to maintain life, which is why some people feel it's the "be all end all of life", because really, it is.  If we all stopped having kids, the human race would die out.  So, yeah.  Lol  But I don't think EVERYONE needs to (or should) have kids.  There are enough people who want kids to keep the world going.

[champak97]

Having kids is a personal decision, and it requires a lot of commitment and responsibility. It is not an easy job!

[davidh121]

I always wanted children and I already have a teenage daughter, but as to the decision of having kids, this is up to the person's choosing. I know with certain families and even cultures there is a lot of pressure surrounding this, but if a person is content without children, then that's fine. There is a pro and con for both scenarios.

[kaitsilva]

I want to have kids someday, but I completely respect people who don't want to. I think it's unfair to force parenthood on anyone.

Plus, how many ineffective or negligent parents out there only had children because they felt obligated to do so? I'd rather people be secure and happy in their lifestyle than for them to feel pressured into something they don't want by societal standards. And we'll ease up on that population overflow that way too

[kingozzy]

I think that is up to the couple actually, some people are good parent material some are not and some don't know they are until they have a child!

[kcetna]

I have 2 children and I could not be happier. I had my first child at the age of 18 and waited 8 years after that and had my second one. I am now 39 and can not have anymore children. I have had cervical cancer and after that, I started getting grapefruit sized tumors on my ovaries.  Needless to I had to have them taken out. I thank god now for the children I do have and so happy that I did not wait.

Kids are a blessing, but it is peoples chioce to have them when they are ready. And for those that can not have children of their own, I do feel bad for, especially the ones that really want them.  My neice is going through it right now and finally is getting her chance with adoption.

[drpybutt]

you do whats best for you. don't worry about what other people think. I was never able to have kids. i just wanted to experience it once and was unable to.

[nguzman1]

I used to always want children but now that I am 30 I don't think that I do.

[tzs]

To each his/her own on this one. I couldn't imagine life without my  daughter for sure.

[beatsdrop]

I don't want kids tbh. Respect people's wishes.

[sherryinutah]

I have 2 children and as much I as love and care about them....being a parent...wasn't a natural fit for me.  I had religious programming and felt obligated to conceive and raise children.  I no longer think that's a good reason for having children.

Some people would think that everyone is supposed to "multiply and replenish the earth"; however, we've been there, done that.  In some places the earth is over populated and the universe is attempting to bring population into balance. 

Follow your heart and always do what you feel is best for yourself. 

[sanglee]

actually I thought about this and I think that kids are insolent and expensive especially on a tight budget