2007-07-22 14:01:44 · 11 answers · asked by I Wanna Know 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
To feel complete. I want a girl or a brother for my son to play with.
2007-07-22 14:05:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, as a Christian, it never occurred to me that my having children would please God. There are several passages in the NT that suggest children, all family members, are an impediment to serving God. I didn't feel exactly incomplete either, but neither my DH or I could imagine having an adult life without children. He was the first man I ever saw play with a baby that didn't already have kids--he was a born father. It was kind of an adventure we undertook together in our marriage.
Because we were Christian Left, we had to do a lot of planning for how to raise our children to be that way. We thought a lot about God in raising them, but not in having them.
Besides, if you don't have children, you can't complain about them not visiting you in the nursing home.
2007-07-22 22:20:03 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe in God and if I did not feel "whole" I certainly would seek help with my self-esteem rather than have a baby while there is something wrong with my own self image.
I had a baby because myself and my partner both wanted one, that biological drive to keep the species going.
2007-07-22 22:49:47 · answer #3 · answered by Noota Oolah 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the woman - the decision to have a child is intensely personal and for most, doesn't hinge on any one 'reason' in particular. More often, I think, it's just a natural desire for a woman of a certain age to have children.
2007-07-22 21:12:07 · answer #4 · answered by ragmama210 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love having babies, its just a perk that its part of God's plan!!!
2007-07-22 21:06:19 · answer #5 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they have them because it is natural, I personally wouldn't have a baby to please anyone but the baby's parents (and maybe my other daughter who will want a brother or sister)
2007-07-23 00:15:39 · answer #6 · answered by SmEllY! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i didnt have my daughter just b/c i wanted to feel complete.
me and my husband believe that you should have more than one child though.
"do not waste seed"
but, theirs a difference between having kids and knowing you can afford and handle all of them and having to many kids and them not being taken care of properly.
2007-07-22 21:58:57 · answer #7 · answered by kayla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um... not the reason I'm having a child.
But I suppose other people might?
2007-07-22 22:26:07 · answer #8 · answered by Arneb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i will feel complete once i have another boy.
The way i am raising my kids is to please God though
2007-07-22 21:05:55 · answer #9 · answered by Chads Wife 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I hope not!
I had my son to please Santa Claus.
2007-07-22 21:08:21 · answer #10 · answered by getalifeFATTY 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋