2006-06-21 11:19:50 · 31 answers · asked by tess 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
You got to love children, (babies, kids, teenagers, adults), not just their pictures...Or theirs smiles...So that in the long run this makes you happy, they will smoothly convert into adults...
If forming a family is your goal then it will make you happier...
Otherwise, this you will not be happier, you will even be frustrated and unhappy about it...
2006-06-21 11:21:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nothing makes anyone happier in the long run, because happiness is an inside job. Children can be born with severe disabilities; they can grow up to be disappointments. Eventually, they all leave the nest. Then you're back to square one. Having a baby never fixed anyone or anything, it just increases the world's population. Don't get me wrong; children can be a joy and a source of pride. But they're not ours to keep. Look within yourself and what you can do to help others for true and lasting happiness.
2006-06-21 12:18:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! I've been through most of this long run and they totally have made my life happier to know them! It was not always easy in fact it was most often difficult. I was a single mom raising three boys. They are great and now I have one grandchild. If I did not have my own children I would go out and find some children who needed me and help them all I could, because I know that is something that just keeps on giving all your days and beyond! Great experience jump into it with your arms wide open!
For all you who have them cherish every second they are driving you completely bonkers! Develop memories and man are you ever gonna be glad you did!
2006-06-21 11:38:33 · answer #3 · answered by starduster2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two kids ( 7 and 3 ), who I love dearly. They drive me to despair. I'm losing the best years of my life and my wife. Does this console me now? NO. Will it console me in the future? Who knows. Maybe they will grow up to become fine standing members of our society. Maybe they will grow up and become drug addicts, criminals or even worse. Maybe they won't want to have anything to do with their parents. Maybe they'll decide to live far away in another country. Maybe...
I work ungodly hours to bring home enough money to keep our family together and meet our needs. Do I receive any thanks? No. Do I except any? No. I do receive hugs and kisses from my boys which make me feel loved and wanted, but I also receive petulant behaviour, which doesn't make me feel very happy.
I could be out with my friends having a few beers. I could go on holiday with my wife to those far away places that you see on the box. But I have a responsibility to my family so my dreams are only pipe dreams and are likely to stay there for the next 20 years. Who knows what'll happen in 20 years time? I don't and it's a bit scary to think of my little ones going out into the big wide world. I do my best and I often wonder if my best is good enough.
Happier in the long run? I hope so, I really do, but I have my doubts.
2006-06-21 11:50:54 · answer #4 · answered by markspanishfly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they turn in to teenagers it can be a nightmare for awhile, almost over night they lose the use of their arms and legs! What I mean by that is - messy room and the inability to pick up after themselves around the house etc..
You can never get in the bathroom and when you do it looks like a tornado has ripped through it.
Everything you say is not right or " sooo unfair!" and you're constantly walking on egg shells as the hormones are raging!
But you love them anyway - as you know it's only a phase!
2006-06-21 11:36:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe so they fill a void that nobody can not even your significant other. they make you laugh, cry,and even know when to comfort you. mine are six and four. they are a lot of hard work and drive you absolutely bananas at times but you still love them. some of the greatest things about having children is creating memories with them that will last a life time. most important is make sure you are ready its not just a baby your having its a person that you will be molding for a life time and they do grow up.
2006-06-21 11:32:07 · answer #6 · answered by purdue77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having kids is the single most beautiful this anyone can do.
They will give you such joy and make you so much better as a person.
They will also drive you to complete insanity but theres a yin to every yang!
2006-06-21 11:24:55 · answer #7 · answered by The Wandering Blade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may by the time your 50, but I'm 24 and have 3 and it isn't at all what it's cracked up to be. Best wishes
2006-06-21 11:21:17 · answer #8 · answered by colorist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-06-21 11:21:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing external is ever going to make anyone happy.
not children not a mate, not a new car - nothing!
happiness is only found within.
inside yourself.
anyone can find it.
but we have been taught that happiness is something you gain from the environment.
but it isn't.
People has been telling you lies all your life.
sorry - but that's how it is.
The Truth - the Real Thing.
2006-06-21 18:36:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋