I want to get married someday, but not have kids.
Many have told me I'm selfish, or I'd be a good mother. I just see no reason for having children.
To me, it's selfish to have kids to make your parents grandparents, or to keep a relationship together that will fail anyway, or to cheat the welfare system.
I don't have what it takes to be a good mom. I am mortified at the prospect of having to deal with temper tantrums, changing diapers, the birds and the bees talk and rebellious teens. If I did wind up becoming pregnant, I don't think I'd ever stop resenting the fact things didn't work out how I wanted, and I'd take it out on my child (like my mother did with me).
There are many things I want to do in life, such as going to Europe, having a satisfying career, owning a home, and helping those less fortunate than myself. I simply don't think being a parent is something everyone is meant to do. To those of you with kids who will tell me I'm missing out, I'm happy you're happy
2007-02-13
01:48:01
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curiogirl84
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