Are children "required" for a full and happy life?

Question

I already know that their are people who most would prefer not to procreate but, can a person die happy without having had any children?

Answer 1

ABSOLUTELY you can be happy without children. Parenting isn't for everyone. I applaud others who opt to not have children rather than bring an unwanted child into the world simply because everyone else is doing it.

Answer 2

Sure. I don't think someone should have a child just because someone else does! If they prefer not having children, that's just their choice. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my kids, but there are some good things about not having them. For one, you're not tied down. You take care of yourself and don't have to worry about taking care of someone else. You can go anywhere you want to go, whether it be planned or spur of the moment, without worrying about childcare. Your house will probably stay a LOT cleaner, too! Me? Oh, I prefer the total, utter chaos of lots of screaming kids. I don't get bored! LOL
Ok, I'm gonna modify. I'm a little confused with the low ratings on every other answer. Most of the answers are the same, just worded differently. When I say "sure" I meant yes, you can die happy without children, NOT yes, you have to have children to be happy. Whoever is rating must not be understanding the answers.

Answer 3

Great question. I guess you'd have to ask the elderly who never had children. I have a 10 month old and I love her more than anything in the world. I personally don't think I would die happy if I never had kids. But then again, I have always wanted kids.

Answer 4

Nope. It depends on the people involved and their view of happiness. For me, personally I knew all along I would not have a full life if I didn't have children. My sister, however travels a lot and doesn't want the responsibilities of settling down to raise children. She is perfectly happy with her choice and is a WONDERFUL auntie (and Godmother) to our children!!

Answer 5

While most people having children is sort of essential for the survival of our species (which is why the urge to do so is so strong!), sadly, the vast majority of parents are ultimately disappointed in their progeny. That's not to say they love them any less, but without a doubt, most people view their children as new humans who will get to do the things they never did themselves, and hope to derive a certain vicarious satisfaction that way...

But it usually doesn't happen.

Enjoy your friends' children, then give them back!

Answer 6

There are plenty of people out there who choose not to have kids and are just as happy as those with kids. Having kids is a blessing but there are plenty of other things in life other than having children that can full fill a person.

Answer 7

Sure. There are lots of people who would love to have children who have not been able to. And they decide to be happy anyhow. Anyone in any situation can be happy. There was a book written by a survivor of a Concentration Camp who told how he survived. He forgave. Forgave the Nazis, forgave the Americans for not finding them sooner, forgave God for allowing it to happen. And then decided to be happy.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

I think they can. I had a bachelor great uncle who never married and never had children. He had the best stories and he was great to my siblings and I. He always seemed happy and well adjusted. He was quite busy with his philanthropy and building a hobby shop business. I honestly don't think he ever wanted children. I'm sure that if he had, he would have had children but it just never seemed like something he felt compelled to do.

Answer 10

I love my children dearly and would not trade them in for anything. But, that is me. I dont think you have to have children to be happy. As long as you are not lonely. If you are a bad parent you can also die alone and unhappy. So it is up to each person....