I don't have kids yet, but I asked my friend a question if kids made her life happier. You see, it freaks me out when I hear children screeming in shops or see them misbehave terribly. :) She says that children or no children - you can still have a happy life. What is your opinion?
2007-03-16 14:50:00 · 15 answers · asked by Alyssa Macey 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I think at one point in our life we all want a baby...it will come to you,,,,
2007-03-16 14:53:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think it depends on the individual. Everyone is different and some people just don't want kids. And, that's perfectly normal.
However, not all kids are bratty!
It takes time, patience, and consistancy to raise a well behaved child. These days a lot of parents just don't want to invest their time in their children. I know it's a mean thing to say, but they just don't.
Lifes are busy these days. And, unfortantely the children suffer. It's not easy correcting the same misbehavior 20 x a days (it feels like that sometimes!). But, I can say after one year of doing it my son is very well behaved!! Sure, we are now dealing with temper tantrums, but he'll get over that I'm confident. We're working on it!
Parenting is 24/7.
It's wonderful. It's a blessing. And, it the hardest thing I've ever done!
2007-03-16 21:57:33 · answer #2 · answered by Baby #3 due 10/13/09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, absolutely you can still be happy w/o kids. You can travel, have more money, have a great career, don't have to worry about all the things parents worry about (kids crying, fighting, screaming, teenagers who hate you & defy you, children taking "the wrong path" in life, paying for college, etc.). If you don't want kids, power to you - that's your decison. Kids are a huge responsibility, and if you're willing to take that on, then you will reap the benefits that come with that - all the smiles, cute moments, achievements, school concerts, etc. Do what you think is right for you.
2007-03-16 21:58:16 · answer #3 · answered by sweet pea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your lifestyle. All kids misbehave. but they are a lot of joy, especially knowing that they're growing up, and you're responsible for molding and teaching them. Can be good or bad.. Just depends on if you're ready to take on that responsibility, or if you're still into having freedom and doing what you want and when you want... Once the child is there, it's top priority, getting up in the am for feedings, etc.. I have three, and I look back on them growing up and just smile at all the kooky things they did and the humor and joy they've brought.. But there are bad times too. My youngest is 13 now and I'm starting to look forward to the freedom and fun again.
2007-03-16 21:57:06 · answer #4 · answered by huffmak2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never thought I wanted kids because everyone elses kids got on my nerves sooooooo bad. I went though my whole pregnancy and labor and I still feel the same as I did before. I love my baby but I look at him and don't believe he is mine. It is so different but when it is your own it is not as bad. I can listen to my baby cry and I am ok, bust as soon as I go to the store and hear someone else crying it is very annoying.
2007-03-16 22:35:13 · answer #5 · answered by MyOpinionMatters 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like others said - it depends on your lifestyle.
I know, my DD made my life happier, more fulfilled, she taught me a lot, she taught me to be an adult and she taught me to fight, so she could have the childhood I wanted for her.
She's the center of my universe.
However you can't miss things you don't have. We have friends with children and without children, and they all survive, LOL. But I'm really really happy to have my daughter, a 6 year old princess, as charming, as one can be = she wraps you around her little finger without you even wanting it, LOL.
2007-03-17 07:42:41 · answer #6 · answered by Chevrolet*Blazer*Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want kids then having them isn't going to make you any happier.
If you do want kids and are waiting for a better time you are probably kidding yourself.
Nobody else can tell you what will make you happy.
I wish you well and hope the decision you make is the right one for you.
2007-03-16 22:00:09 · answer #7 · answered by Chris H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is true I have one child you can figure it out from there.. but if you are not ready for a kid then don't have them because you cant do much in your life... just enjoy life and just get ready for your future that is when you know when you can have children
2007-03-16 21:54:26 · answer #8 · answered by j13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree. you dont need children to make your life complete and happy. everyone doesnt like children, or likes them as long as they belong to someone else. lol so i say, if you dont want children thats great! you can still be very happy. screaming kids grate my nerves also. but i had two of them. lol its a personal choice only you can make really. dont let anyone talk you into it if its not what you want. once a mommy ALWAYS a mommy.
2007-03-16 21:55:54 · answer #9 · answered by hammy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with your friend. It is up to you whether or not you think kids will fit into your life. You can still have a full and happy life without them.
2007-03-16 21:53:24 · answer #10 · answered by littlearthquake3355 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can be just as happy.
If you anchor your happiness to someone who will eventually repay your 18 years of food and shelter by upping and leaving, this is a bad thing.
If you are already happy and are welcoming a child into that happy life, that's a good thing.
No child should be unwanted.
2007-03-16 21:54:17 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋