What do you think of people who do not want marriage or children?

Question

Not just as a piece of paper and that but just choose to skip out those parts of life?

Answer 1

Well, I'm married and want kids someday...but to those who dont want any of that...more power to ya!

Really, people who have made those choices are just living the life they want, and just because it differs from mine, doesnt mean I think differently about them.
I have a couple friends from college who are planning on staying single and have been most of their lives. They have different dreams and ambitions than I do.

Its a little close-minded to assume someone is missing out if they dont participate in a lifestyle that you chose.

MY way isnt every way. I dont think they are "missing out" cause you cant "miss out" on something you dont want...

Answer 2

Maybe those parts of life are not as important as other parts of life.

Just because someone doesn't want to get married doesn't mean they won't fall in love or even live with someone. Maybe they don't believe in the whole idea of marriage.

And imagine having a life without children. They won't have to find a baby sitter in order to go places, vacations, etc. They wouldn't have to experience all the pains of having a child. We all know kids go through phases of hating their parent and not wanting to spend time with them. Maybe these pains out weigh the joys.

I don't think less of anyone who doesn't want marriage or children.

Answer 3

I think that it is very mature of this person to realize that they are unable to commit or to be a parent. I have met many people who get married because of societal pressures. These marriages often end in divorce. I have an aunt that never wanted children, her husband finally talked her into it and she was/is a horrible mother. She should have stuck to her guns.
Also the Bible says that some people should remain single.
It is easier to focus all your time on God if you don't have other obligations.
Marriage and parenting isn't easy and isn't for everyone. Look around their are horrible marriages and horrible parents everywhere.
I think whatever a person wants to do in life- they know best. No-one else can tell them what to do.

Answer 4

I dont know. All people are different. My sister had her first when she was 18 and she's 26 now and is expecting her 4th. She wants to have as many as she can.

I'm 21, and am going to get married next month, but I dont think i will be ready for kids anytime soon. I love kids, and I want them, but I dont want to have them until I am financially able, and mature enough to take care of them and raise them right. There is no room for mistakes when it comes to having children, and I think to have them now would be a huge mistake. Maybe when I'm 23 or 24?

Answer 5

I believe that it's your choice. Many people that can't have kids would love to but you can and won't. It's all a matter of how you choose to live life. If people look down on you because you don't want to get married or have children, who cares? You're living you life, not theirs.

Answer 6

I think there are folks who desire neither a marriage or a child. There is nothing wrong with that outlook. There are a number of parents that probably should have not had children. Raising a child is one of the most important and difficult roles in humanity.

Answer 7

I believe that it is a lifestyle and choice they have made. In my personal opinion however I cannot help but think that when they are later in their life they will be lonely and not have a family to share and care for them. They will never experience the feelings of being grandparent when they are older and have nobody with them when they pass on from this world.

Answer 8

There are some people who are simply not cut out for these things, and I think they are better off being true to themselves instead of getting married and having kids to be politically correct. Not everyone is meant to be a spouse or a parent--that doesn't make them bad people!

Answer 9

When I met my guy he said the same thing to me, that he didn't want to get married or have kids. I think he was afraid of becoming like his dead-beat father. We are getting married in a couple of months, we have a son and our second baby is due this summer. People do change so they might say that know but then meet the person that they went to spend their life with. When we met I told him I didn't want kids either but now we're talking about have one more in few years.

Answer 10

To each his own and they should be able to live the way they want too. My husband had no children untill he met me I have 2 sons by previous marriage and he never wanted children nothing wrong with that . good luck.