If you are an adult and have made the decision to not reproduce...please tell me why?

Question

Why do you think your parents thought otherwise?

Answer 1

I had one kid and made the decision when she was 2 and i was twenty to have my tubes tied. I'm glad I did. I cant afford to have anymore and the world is awful right now. I would recommend however to have one child. It will bring so much joy to your life. Don't miss the opportunity to experience it.

Answer 2

First of all, I think it's important to acknowledge that it's a choice. It's OK to choose not to have children. For me, I have a realistic view of what it costs, in money, time and emotion to raise a child. It's a huge investment, and you have to give up other things. Also, there are no guarantees. You could be the best parent in the world, and the child might have problems and grow into a problem adult...you don't have total control over this. I wasn't intimidated by the challenge, and I thought I had a lot to offer as a parent, but I simply didn't want to do it. I didn't want to do what I would have to do. Instead, I wanted a career and the freedom to give total attention to my spouse. Instead, I would love the children of my siblings. So I have taken a different path, and while I understand the great joys of raising your own children, I have no regrets.

Answer 3

Top Ten Reasons:

"10. Time, energy, and money saved can be used to help existing people and animals in need, or to support any other worthwhile endeavor.

9. Our restraint means one less person sentenced to life in a world where our quality of life is deteriorating, and where opportunities are dwindling.

8. Our heir non-apparent will leave more room for wildlife and its habitat, saving trees by avoiding the need to build another house.

7. Society will never have to educate, adjudicate, institutionalize, or support our non-born child.

6. Each new person we don't create means one less car spewing toxic waste and taking parking space.

5. Our recessive genes won't combine to pass on genetic quirks such as alcoholism, cancer, or the urge to go shopping.

4. We avoid the possibility of our progeny ending up as fodder for cannon or factory.

3. Our non-existent offspring won't create a plethora of offspring in spite of our admonitions to be responsible.

2. Humanity will never be cursed by our little darling turning out to be more like Hitler than Gandhi.

1. We achieve the equivalent of a lifetime of 100% recycling without lifting a finger."

Answer 4

My ex boyfriend did not want children because he was scared. He had never been around children, he was afraid of any kind of commitment, and he wanted to be able to do what he wanted, when he wanted. He didn't mind getting married, but no children. We actually broke up for that reason alone. I want a big family. Only after we broke up did he realize that being alone wasn't as great as he thought. He rethought the idea of a family and realized it may not be too bad. It is a lot to think about. There is so much to sacrifice, but there is even more to gain.

Answer 5

Basically, I can't stand kids. More philosophically, I really don't like people in general all that much-- why would I want to make more of them? Lastly, I think the world's going down the toilet more all the time-- why would I want to put kids through that? I also have a family history of serious depression and anxiety issues. I'd hate to doom a child to the fate that I've suffered. Guess it would be just bad all around.

Answer 6

I have made the choice not to have children at least until I have finished with school (which will be years) and until I am married and we are extremely financially stable. There are too many stupid, unwed mothers on welfare walking around with their 7 children, all screaming in the frozen food section of Wal Mart, taking my hard earned tax dollars, and then selling their food stamp cards for dope. I just think that people should put wayyyyyyy more consideration into bringing a child into this world, including what they can do for that child, how his/her life will be, and what you can teach that child. I personally do not think that I would be a good mother (at least not good enough for any child of MINE) until I am as well off as I can be myself.

Answer 7

i have been married for nine years and my hubby and I may not have kids. Our reason is medical. I have epilepsy and the meds that I take can cause birthdefects and that is a risk I am not willing to take. We have decided to adopt instead. There are too many children out there that needs a family.

We really enjoy each others company and being able to do anything we want, whenever we want.

Answer 8

Sassy Says...

Because they may end up like...well nevermind lets just say theres enough kids in this world.. I think I would not want a child to starve because Barbra Striesand eats all of the food.

Answer 9

It's the same reason all my pets are fixed. There are too many unwanted children in the world. If I decide I want to raise a child, I'll adopt.

Answer 10

I love children and I've always wanted to be a mother... I really can't explain it. It's instinct, you know. After all, if nobody decided to reproduce, we'd be entirely wiped out.