If you're doing it just for fun, then you are totally selfish.
It flies in the face of reason to never desire the opportunity to enlarge your genetic footprint upon the earth. It is a survival instinct, after all!
2007-01-26 08:13:31
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answered by Modern Major General 7
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I'm not sure I understand the whole of what you're asking there, but to deal with the main question, I have no desire to reproduce and never have had. When I was a kid I used to assume that I would get married and have a family, but by the time I grew up I could see all the other choices that were available to me and that I did have that choice.
If I wanted kids, a lot of decisions I've made in my life would have been made differently because they would have been made with the intention of having kids firmly in mind. For instance, I would have picked a different career - one that would allow me to take a break for five years and still pick up where I left off. I would have entered into romantic relationships with different goals and therefore possibly with different people because instead of (or as well as) looking for compatibility with me I'd have been looking for them to be good father material - maybe have better jobs or whatever. I would not have moved to London. I'd have bought a house instead of being happy to rent. I would probably have learned to drive, knowing that one day I would need to. I'd have taken more interest in "kids stuff" - I'd have read books on parenting and maybe tried to get a qualification in childcare at an evening class, if only to get some experience before doing it for real. I'd know about more things, like breast vs bottle and whether to co-sleep. I'd definitely have done a first aid course.
My plans for the future (1-3 years) include a Masters degree and more international travel with work. Most of my savings go into a pension plan so that I can retire on my 55th birthday with a decent standard of living. I intend to up sticks and move to the seaside and buy a cat and get interested in gardening and baking and go on lots of holidays! If I was planning kids, I could forget about all of that - I'd be putting them through University instead.
In short, the entire way I live my life and everything I life my life FOR, would have always been different, and I would be a different person because of it.
Is that the sort of thing you had in mind?
2007-01-27 02:27:05
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answered by Snakey B 4
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I have never had the desire to have kids of my own. I always wanted to adopt children. I love kids but I think of them as individuals rather than extensions of myself. I actually went on to have kids ( I was on the pill, and then the coil and then the injection , when I fell with them ) I think the good lord was trying to tell me something. I love my childron to bits, but I still believe that I would have been just as happy bringing up children that are already present in this world and need a loving home, blood ties mean nothing when your helping start a young life on the right path to happy adulthood. I have no real maternal feelings at all even now but I do beleive in giving people a decent start in life.
2007-01-26 17:16:48
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answered by bluegirl 3
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There are many options in life. Some people do adoption instead. I don't think that affect characters at all. It is a psychical problem rather than mental. However, some people can overcome this by adoption. You should concentrate something else in life rather than sex ability only. After all, this is what God gives and what God wants.
There are lots of people with their problems. Some weirdos are in particular into adoptions. (I meant gay people) They can't do it but yet they do not feel that it is a bad thing.
What it is is Mind over Matter!... It depends on how you look at things!
2007-01-26 16:24:02
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answered by YourDreamDoc 7
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I don't have the right patience for children, yet I love everyone elses - simply because when I've had enough I can give them back. I have loads and loads of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews so I've never been without children in my life. I love listening to them and watching them play ( you can learn a lot about the parents watching children play). My life has been good, I am happy, I can go where I want when I want, I don't get broody and never have. The only restrictions in my life are the ones I cause myself.
2007-01-26 16:22:31
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answered by Curious39 6
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There are alot of people out there who have chosen to not pro create. Who do not want the constant headache of MOM MOM! MOM ringing throughout their head all day long. And the burden of responsibility of taking care of a child until they are at least 18 + years. And who find that a married life with some one that they love and yes have sex with completely satisfying.
2007-01-26 16:10:04
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answered by josified 3
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It has a great affect! I have one baby and decided I don't want another one. My whole attitude changed, I was moody all the time, I'd be rude to people. I didn't want to go or have people come visit us, because they would ask when will no. 2 be made. It was absolutely awful. My hubby agreed with my decision so I'm back to normal, except for the occasional time when someone might mention babies to me!
2007-01-27 02:06:03
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answered by Charmaine V 3
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My cousin said from about 13 years old that she didn't want kids.
She grew up and got married [husband was aware of this] and held onto her choice of not having any,she is now 45 and does'nt regret it at all and she is the happiest cheeriest person around.
She gets on great with her neices and nephews but just didnt want any of her own.
2007-01-26 16:08:08
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answered by Anonymous
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I made the choice not to have children. I did so because I do not want to bring children into this world in its current state. I do not want to worry about my children day-in and day-out and fear for their safety and well-being. I do not think that this makes me a bad person. I am kind to others and I am responsible. I think the fault lies with those who bring children into the world and neglect or abuse them. Your question was a good one.
2007-01-26 16:14:52
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answered by JOURNEY 5
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U wld bcome a gay wimp.
2007-01-26 17:00:47
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answered by Anonymous
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