Are people that flaunt the fact that they have a spouse and children more important or better than singles?

Answer 1

It depends on the context of their assertions.

Purely from an equality point of view no, they're not more important or better that singles, everyone in a society is equal. While you may not have experience with families and children you most likely to have wisdom of your own that works well in other areas of life.

Where this question comes up more is in terms of dealing with issues. People who are married have usually had to face a lot more relationship issues than single people have experienced. That's not to say that singles haven't had problems too but when you're single you don't really have to solve the issues, you can as easily just move on and find someone else who is less aggravating.

Because they've usually had to face a lot of issues and solve them, married people tend to learn a hell of a lot about how to get along with others and how to solve problems associated with relationships. From this point of view they often relate to other married people better than to singles because to them the singles can seem rather uninformed and simplistic.

It's the same with kids. Kids are an incredible growing experience, you again learn a hell of a lot not only how to raise them and to deal with their issues, but again how to deal with relationship pressures. So again married people will have some difficulties relating to singles sometimes because the singles are lacking that experience and thus aren't really able to actively participate in those kinds of discussions.

So that's often what makes some married folks feel they're better. In fact many sound like your parents did ... "you'll understand when you get older" ... or ... "you'll understand when you get married and have kids". While that can be demeaning and it can certainly sound like you're just a kid, it's not really meant like that.

You could respond to their assertions with something like ... "you'll understand better when you study law" ... or something simlar. What married people often forget is that single people have a lot of wisdom too, it's simply a different wisdom covering a different scope.

So yes, in the end we're all equal whether we're single, married or whatever.

I hope that helps a little.

Answer 2

Absolutely not. Was Vincent Van Gogh married with children? Think of all of the famous geniuses, inventors and historical figures that never tied the knot. But also be aware that people you feel are "flaunting it" may just be overflowing with joy. Marriage & children are not for everyone, but for those who fit in that lifestyle, it can be overwhelmingly rewarding to them. So can single life and single accomplishments. It is unwise to base your importance on other people, anyway. Be happy with who you were created to be and make the most of it!

Answer 3

I talk about my husband and kids. I don't think I flaunt it. I love my husband and I am so proud of my children and love them.

I don't think I'm more important than anyone else. I think everyone should find happiness in their own way. Some people don't want children or marriage, I don't think that's wrong, I think that's their choice.

Answer 4

How do you measure success?
Is is how much money you have?
The size of the ring on your girls finger?
How many kids you have?

I think it all depends on the person. Someone with awife and kids may be VERY proud of the fact that they do... but try invbiting them out to the next crazy girls/boys night out, guarenteed to be a wild ride.... and see who's able to flaunt what.

Answer 5

Now what do you think?

NOT!!!!!

I never heard of flaunting a spouse and children. If they fly it in your face, I would guess they are jealous of you being single. Just be glad you are not his/her spouse or child. Whew!

Answer 6

No, it just means they found the love of their lives. I don't understand how one flaunts the fact they are married and have kids. When you are married with children, they are your life.

Answer 7

Your marital status nor you child baring status has anything to do with being more important or better.
And people are only flaunting when you want something that they have.

Answer 8

People are people,I doubt these people are "flaunting" it, maybe it is just a case of a single person feeling lonely and jealous.

Answer 9

Nope. Kids for sure are not a social status... they are the quickest way into huge debt and poverty that any one could think of... The more kids, the deeper into poverty one is.. Ask any parent.....

Do you know a faster way to spend $250,000(per kid) to age 20 with no assurance that the kids will ever even like you or thank you? It is not an investment, it is flushing money down a drain, for maybe nothing....

Answer 10

Everyone is equally important. But you can't blame a proud mommy for bragging about her kids or a new wife for bragging about her man. It is human nature to talk about what makes us happy and proud. I'm married and I don't think that I am better than any of my single friends.