Do You Think You Would Make A Good Parent?

Question

Inspite of making a good parent, would you choose not to have
children?

Answer 1

Personally, I think I would make an ok parent - even though I have some learning to go. Many people dont realize it, and choose not to believe it, but some people just arent meant to be parents - the fact that you have/have had children doesnt make you a good parent.

Answer 2

Never thought I'd be a Moma , but when I went for a hysterectomy I was pregnant. Can't say I've done the best job, but my son tells me, he's 17 - "Mom, I'm not smoking, drinking, banging some girl, being banged by some guy, doing drugs, stealing, and I'm out of school and working, I think you did ok." I still don't think I made a very good Mom - I look back and realize I was too busy about me and he was just a tag along - but I love him and I was pleasantly surprised and he's just now going through some real rebellion and anger, but he talks to me about it - so, I guess we're surviving. Would I change it for the world - no. If I had not ever had a child would I feel like I had missed out on something - no, I've been to insecure in my role as a mother. In today's society, I wouldn't want a baby at all, but if that's what happened in my life, I'd go with it, just like I did. I'm not sorry. Just wish I had had better mental health to pass along and happier memories to give him. That's where I failed. Now he has to live with it. That's what makes me sad.

Answer 3

I have about 15 years experience working with children (babysitting/child care, youth ministry, teaching, mentoring, nannying, etc), and while I don't doubt that I could be a good parent, I have no desire to ever have children of my own. Throughout all of this experience, I have met several parents who are great people, but who have no business having children. I have met parents who favor one child more than another, children who resent their parent's new partner, children who are in a lot of emotional pain, who have experienced horrible things, and who aren't loved enough or given the opportunity to cultivate their talents. There are enough children in the world who need love, affection and direction; having a child of my own is not going to change that-- I would rather work with children, adolescents and young adults who are already here and dealing with the realities of life, and not worry about bringing a new child into the world.

Answer 4

Whether I would make a good parent has long since been a moot point. My wife and I had our children some time ago, and made as good parents as we could. Now it's simply a matter of whether the money will hold out to pay for their therapy.

Answer 5

I think I would make a horrid mother, and that's one of the reasons I will not have children. Good thing, that - I can't stand kids so it all worked out for the best.

Answer 6

No, i dont think i would be a good parent, therefore I have made the decision not to have children.

Answer 7

I'm childfree by choice. I don't know if I'd be a good parent or not, but I have no desire or need to have children.

Answer 8

I always have been a good parent

Answer 9

I am already a single mom to a pre-teen daughter. I am not sure if I am turning out to be a good parent but one thing is for sure, I try my darnedest to be one. My daughter is beautiful, inside and out, it just seems but apt, that I try to be a good mom for me to feel that I do deserve her. :)

Answer 10

I make a good mother, even my son says so:D And I want more children.